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tblumer3
11y ago
Wow, this article sounds like the perfect invite to not work too hard in life and just cruise by. Thanks! Thats just what more American's need, a reason not to work! And yes, I read the comments here about working hard, then letting th
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tblumer3
11y ago
Your last line doesn't make sense. If they think that, then they are going to fail. Hence, they won't be in charge...
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tblumer3
11y ago
Unfortunately, our schools DON'T teach 12 years of math. They act like they do, but kids don't learn it. And very few kids get to the pre-calc level. Particularly in the schools that will be targeted by this government waste. If y
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tblumer3
11y ago
Only 26% of high school seniors are considered "Proficient" at math, which I can assure you is a MUCH lower bar than knowing calculus. http://www.nationsreportcard.gov/
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11y ago
I think what you are overlooking is that kids CANNOT really do math. 67% or 8th graders are rated as "not proficient" in math, and that is compared to the government standard (which I would bet money is incredibly low). How will
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12y ago
This comment cannot be repeated enough. You can graduate with a high GPA from a respected CS program and still be able to do next to nothing. You have to choose to learn and being in college does not do that for you. Note: my hindsight i