On math wars and a lot of things:
Problem: Two groups of people with different knowledge and skills need to learn something to have the same access to an advantage.
Kids need Pre-calculus to get into more advanced math and college.
We have two choices:
1. Change the requirements and reduce the need to have the more advanced knowledge and…
Problem: Two groups of people with different knowledge and skills need to learn something to have the same access to an advantage.
Kids need Pre-calculus to get into more advanced math and college.
We have two choices:
1. Change the requirements and reduce the need to have the more advanced knowledge and skills.
2. Offer additional training and support to the group that needs it so that everyone has that additional knowledge and skill.
So, in #1, rich people then buy the teaching; and we have more disparity.
In #2, the poor and rich alike get the training.
Used to be #2 was the more liberal option. #1 now is so that we can all be equal. Equally lacking in knowledge and skill; while the rest of the world wonders why we are so stupid.
On math wars and a lot of things:
Problem: Two groups of people with different knowledge and skills need to learn something to have the same access to an advantage.
Kids need Pre-calculus to get into more advanced math and college.
We have two choices:
1. Change the requirements and reduce the need to have the more advanced knowledge and skills.
2. Offer additional training and support to the group that needs it so that everyone has that additional knowledge and skill.
So, in #1, rich people then buy the teaching; and we have more disparity.
In #2, the poor and rich alike get the training.
Used to be #2 was the more liberal option. #1 now is so that we can all be equal. Equally lacking in knowledge and skill; while the rest of the world wonders why we are so stupid.