SpicyHam (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

it is a world problem, i've been to China and Iran

billandandy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This guy thinks that problems with adding two fractions, or using algebra, began 10 years ago?!? He hasn't been paying attention! It's been going on for decades longer. Hmmm, could part of it be that universities allow more students in than they used to? What a concept.

marneth2008 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I love math very much!!!

blackberryjuice1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

nope. just an american problem. we iz stoopid.

MarylandJuly89 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i suck at math, but i try to practice everyday because I want to get better

ridgebackollie (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

One of the many reasons why we homeschool!

INTORCIA86 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I don't think it is a problem of just Washington State.I think it is a worldwide problem...

siuwahchan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

100% agreed. the purpose of Everyday Math is another way to dumb down our children!

teleutube (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

'applied' math solution:A. The store's closer to your home :0It's not practical to save a penny.

EndCredulity (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

vzteacher, asking to "give the program some time" is unconscionable as kids are being crippled while the "experiment" continues. Why we need to experiment when the rest of the world has found what works is beyond me. I guess the purpose is to employ those American academics who are paid to tinker and tamper.I have no doubt your students' scores are great in Everyday Math tests. At issue are the rest of the world's test scores.They are eating our kids for breakfast, while we play Experiment.