Is the Education System Failing to Engage Students in Science and Math?

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The discussion centers around frustrations with school, particularly in math, science, and computer classes. A student expresses dissatisfaction with their math teacher's assertion that infinity is not a number, recounting an incident where their test paper was disrespected. The conversation shifts to the inadequacy of the science curriculum, where basic concepts are taught while more advanced topics, like the meaning of the delta symbol, are overlooked. Participants note that many classmates lack fundamental knowledge, such as the difference between speed and velocity. The computer class is criticized for focusing solely on typing in MS Word, with no programming or technical skills being taught. Overall, there is a consensus that the educational experience is lacking in depth and rigor, leading to boredom and frustration among students who feel ahead of the curriculum.
  • #31
ehh old junk :-p
 
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yomamma said:
a mouse?! I'm using VisCalc on my apple...:biggrin:
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OMG! That was what I learned on (well, one with an English keyboard)! :bugeye: :eek: And it had a monochromatic green monitor.
 
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memories, eh?
 
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Moonbear said:
OMG! That was what I learned on (well, one with an English keyboard)! :bugeye: :eek: And it had a monochromatic green monitor.

im only 21 and I used this very pc when i moved down to florida from new york. my elementary school had about 20 of them. up in new york we had ibm 486's at the time and i couldn't believe how bad the florida education system was.
 
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yomamma said:
memories, eh?
Yeah. Have any yet? Shrimp.
 
  • #36
today in physics we learned that v = d/{ \Delta t} and that it could br reversed into {\Delta t} * v=d :rolleyes: :groan:
 

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