But math should not be a required subject through highschool and college in my opinion. Without the basic math skills we wouldn’t have a functioning banking system or even a working government. Math is a great subject, but to much math is not necessary. If anything schools could introduce higher math classes and let the individual student decide if they are interested in it. Hacker says, “Instead of investing so much of our academic energy in a subject that blocks further attainment for much of our population, I propose that we start thinking about alternatives. Thus mathematics teachers at every level could create exciting courses in what I call “citizen statistics.”(Hacker) School could even make it an extra activity at school. Math is not made for everyone and it is not right to put everyone through
But math should not be a required subject through highschool and college in my opinion. Without the basic math skills we wouldn’t have a functioning banking system or even a working government. Math is a great subject, but to much math is not necessary. If anything schools could introduce higher math classes and let the individual student decide if they are interested in it. Hacker says, “Instead of investing so much of our academic energy in a subject that blocks further attainment for much of our population, I propose that we start thinking about alternatives. Thus mathematics teachers at every level could create exciting courses in what I call “citizen statistics.”(Hacker) School could even make it an extra activity at school. Math is not made for everyone and it is not right to put everyone through