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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]We had some electrical work done in our house a year ago. The electrician owned his own company; older man. He was looking to hire more electricians, and he was willing to train them. But, most of the young adults who applied couldn't figure out fractions.[/quote] Yet this older man (60ish I'm guessing) learned fractions. Sounds like he got a good education even though it was "long ago".[/quote] Yes, but he is in the minority, unfortunately. Go read the NYT article about how adult Americans are bad at math. If he can't find good, reliable young adults now, does it mean that our education is worse now than when this man was in school? So, should we go back to the curriculum they used 50 yrs ago? Gawd, I hope not.[/quote]
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