Why America Sucks at Math and Science

[batskeets]

Want to know why we rate so low in math and science? Take a look at what passes for a math curriculum nowadays:

I'm relatively young, but I learned the "standard algorithms," and did fine with them. Admittedly, I did have above-average talent with math, but some of these current methods just seem fluffy and time-consuming, and I'm not sure how or why anyone would find them useful, especially in an everyday life situation.

And don't even get me started on the increasing dependence on calculators. Kee-rist.

EDIT: Heath Ledger dead? Wow, I really did not see that coming. He had talent and a great career... it's so sad that some other part(s) of his life would lead him to this, in spite of it.

Comments

[alfonzobean.livejournal.com]

Sure -- say, tomorrow, which is to say, Wednesday? Turns out I have an incredibly busy social (read: work) calendar this term. Also, perhaps Saturday?

[alleycatsphinx.livejournal.com]

It's possible. I'm either going to be so tired I can't have a drink because I need to sleep, or so tired I need to have a drink in order to get to sleep. Horsehead tonight at 8-9? I'll give you a call later.