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Re: [Phys-L] problems with the teaching of algebra


On 2014, Oct 11, , at 14:13, John Denker <jsd@av8n.com> wrote:

Example: Today, your typical second-grade teacher could not
solve an algebra problem if their life depended on it. College
algebra is required for a teaching certificate, so you have to
wonder how these folks got where they are, but that's a question
for another day.


Wrong for CA. (and Oregon)

New teachers must pass the CBEST!

I don’t remember it, except it was not a piece of cake. Cheque out a practice xam.

Lotsa algebra:

CBEST Math Practice Questions

http://www.studyguidezone.com/cbest_math.htm

And Gate Keeper Seese (retired elementary school teacher) had a four year HS series — did well until vectors. Thought algebra was fun.


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