Re: [MATHEDCC] Endless bad press
Al Roy (aroy@BRISTOL.MASS.EDU)
Tue, 07 Oct 1997 07:36:55 -0400 (EDT)
Hi All,
Why not just admit that math is hard for students
at any level who do not have the prerequisite knowledge for the level they
are on. Algebra II is hard for a person who has little knowledge of
Algebra I. The sequential nature of the math curriculum contributes
mightily to its being hard. Adding two two digit numbers is hard for a
student who cannot add two one digit numbers.
Is Calculus hard? No, if you understand Elementary Functions,
Trigonometry,and Advance Algebra. Is Calculus hard? Yes, if you do not
understand Elementary......
Keep the faith,
Al Roy
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