Re: Should all cc students be required to pass Intermediate Algebra?

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>I'm not sold on Intermediate Algebra as the end-all mathematical
>prerequisite for a college level course. I am of the camp that questions
>why we spend 90% to 95% of our curriculum on the factorable function which
>seems to have no use (other than as a prerequisite for other math courses.)

(Emphasis added.) That seems like reason enough for me.

John Sheehan
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