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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Either Covid learning loss was worse than we thought (and we know it was really bad) or test optional is a complete failure.

Harvard students don’t know algebra?

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/9/3/new-math-intro-course/

The Harvard Math Department will pilot a new introductory course aimed at rectifying a lack of foundational algebra skills among students, according to Harvard’s Director of Introductory Math Brendan A. Kelly.[/quote]

It's not COVID.  Everyone knows the reason why Harvard is going down the proverbial sh!tter but wants to beat around the bush in order to not have to talk about the elephant in the room - this is all a result of diversity at all costs and having diversity quotas. When they can't get the diversity numbers they want, they water down the standards for entry.  Now they admit a whole bunch of unqualified students because of diversity and act surprised when they struggle with basic material they should have mastered 5 years ago.

We all know where this is headed.  They won't be able to improve math 101 scores and a bunch of diversity admits won't be able to pass no matter how many remedial courses they offer.  The solution of course will be to water down the rigor of the curriculums and cut basic math requirements rather than button up admissions standards in the first place.  It's really just a a dumbing down of the entire university for progressive purposes.

I don't care if you're a stem major or a liberal arts degree. You should be able to pass and have mastery over a low IQ class like algebra if you're a Harvard student! [/quote]

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