basic algebra and geometry are fine. Alot of states require a third math where the only option in a lot of districts is basically algebra 2, which is not a needed course to be successful in life. And im saying that as a math teacher that loves teaching algebra 2.

the district im in (and getting ready to leave from) has a relatively good career route option. we still force kids to waste time on classes they dont need like algebra 2 for the sake of "well they need it to go to college." That's my issue. When I've taught algebra 2 I wasnt able to go as far as I felt like i needed to for my higher performing students because of how many students that had no business taking it were in there.

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Posted by DavidTheGnome

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Posted on 4/3/24 at 10:46 am to Pedro

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basic algebra and geometry are fine. Alot of states require a third math where the only option in a lot of districts is basically algebra 2, which is not a needed course to be successful in life. And im saying that as a math teacher that loves teaching algebra 2.

Basic statistics should be taught in high school imo.

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Posted by GreenRockTiger

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Posted on 4/3/24 at 10:46 am to Pedro

There’s not a day that goes by without using the quadratic equation

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Posted by LNCHBOX

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Posted on 4/3/24 at 10:47 am to Pedro

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Alot of states require a third math where the only option in a lot of districts is basically algebra 2, which is not a needed course to be successful in life.

Let's be honest, if we're making decisions on course work based on their necessity for being "successful" in life, there are a great many classes that don't need to be taught beyond grade school.

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