Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 12:49     Subject: Harvard is not alone. UC students Without 8th Grade Math Skills Skyrockets

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:So is college a repeat of high school? Do professors teaching 101 need a phD anymore if they are expected to reteach 8th grade math?


I would assume those remedial classes are taught by grad students, though it’s still hard for aspiring mathematicians to teach elementary/middle school math!


I don't know if my college has any remedial classes. I feel like doing remedial classes even for senior-level courses. College students seem to be getting worse and worse and having more and more health issues. But they are getting so good at complaining about their grades.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 12:38     Subject: Harvard is not alone. UC students Without 8th Grade Math Skills Skyrockets

Anonymous wrote:So is college a repeat of high school? Do professors teaching 101 need a phD anymore if they are expected to reteach 8th grade math?


I would assume those remedial classes are taught by grad students, though it’s still hard for aspiring mathematicians to teach elementary/middle school math!