SpicyHam (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

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

billandandy (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

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 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I love math very much!!!

blackberryjuice1 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

nope. just an american problem. we iz stoopid.

MarylandJuly89 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

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

ridgebackollie (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

One of the many reasons why we homeschool!

INTORCIA86 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

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

siuwahchan (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

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

teleutube (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

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

EndCredulity (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

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.