Re: [MATHEDCC] Is it okay to....

Alvar J. Garcia (aj317@FREENET.BUFFALO.EDU)
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 12:34:05 -0500 (EST)

> To answer Akst's question: NO! Though the refusal to lower standards is, no
> doubt, a large part of the reason College Algebra is such a failure. What to
> do? How about inspiring students to apply themselves and take advantage of their
> place in history to learn all the marvels uncovered by their forebears? Also,
> how about paying High School teachers what they're worth and improving their
> working conditions a notch or two?

Here, Here say I! Way to go Geoff.

Regards,
A. Jorge Garcia Teacher/Professor Mathematics/CompSci BaldwinSHS/NassauCC
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