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Harvard now has remedial math classes
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:22 pm
Best and the Brightest and all that. First they abandoned SAT scores. Now this. I’d be interested to know what the average reading level is for incoming freshmen.
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The Harvard Math Department will pilot a new introductory course aimed at rectifying a lack of foundational algebra skills among students, according to Harvard’s Director of Introductory Math Brendan A. Kelly. The course, titled Math MA5, will run alongside two established math courses — Math MA and MB — with an expanded five-day schedule. Kelly said that students in MA5 will meet with “one of two instructors all five days” with “a variety of different activities” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He said the Covid-19 pandemic led to gaps in students’ math skills and learning abilities, prompting the need for a new introductory course.
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Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:23 pm to DesScorp
Had a teacher tell me in HS "the only place where every student is equal is at the bottom"
RIP Mr. Wade
RIP Mr. Wade
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:24 pm to DesScorp
Not even Trig or something crazy (for me, I am a Math idiot).
It's basic Algebra.
It's basic Algebra.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:27 pm to DesScorp
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:28 pm to DesScorp
Yeah but was the student President of the chess club?
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:29 pm to DesScorp
quote:Oh sure, sure. How are they scoring well on the ACT or earning a 4.0+ at their high schools?
He said the Covid-19 pandemic led to gaps in students’ math skills and learning abilities
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:29 pm to DesScorp
If it's Algebra that is wild.
I'm in no position to talk, though. Failed Business Calculus twice at LSU before passing on the third try with a C.
Math is hard.
I'm in no position to talk, though. Failed Business Calculus twice at LSU before passing on the third try with a C.
Math is hard.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:30 pm to DesScorp
Well, that’s what happens when you admit students because of the color of your skin, not because of their academic achievements in high school
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:34 pm to DesScorp
Uncle Jed: "Cipher for Mr. Drysdale, Jethro."
Jethro: "Naught plus naught is naught. Naught plus one is one. Naught plus two is two."
Jethro: "Naught plus naught is naught. Naught plus one is one. Naught plus two is two."
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:38 pm to DesScorp
If you think that's bad just Google "grading for equity". Everyone gets a 50/100 for doing exactly zero work, and there's no due dates for work/homework. Then a 70% is now an A . This mentality is spreading like wildfire after the consultant in charge literally charges $10,000/day from the tax payers. Hey at least everyone passes and teachers and principals look good.
I am just happy the parochial schools haven't bought into the racket yet.
. This mentality is spreading like wildfire after the consultant in charge literally charges $10,000/day from the tax payers. Hey at least everyone passes and teachers and principals look good. I am just happy the parochial schools haven't bought into the racket yet.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:39 pm to DesScorp
It's been made abundantly clear that these a-hole politicians from Harvard can't fricking do math. Kudos to the university for learning them up.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:39 pm to DesScorp
A lot of non-STEM students struggle with math.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:41 pm to REB BEER
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the only place where every student is equal is at the bottom
I would've believed you if you said this was a Thomas Sowell quote.
Damn that's some real shite.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:42 pm to TBoy
quote:How are they scoring 34-36 on the ACT if that's the case?
A lot of non-STEM students struggle with math
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:43 pm to TBoy
quote:Ah, the defense of the clear failure of the American education student.
A lot of non-STEM students struggle with math.
This is basic algebra.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:44 pm to DesScorp
One of the fine scholars pictured here.
LMAO
LMAO
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:47 pm to Scruffy
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Ah, the defense of the clear failure of the American education student. This is basic algebra.
Let me guess. You read that Harvard has a “remedial” math class, and so you assume that it is for black students studying in the engineering department.
Be honest. That’s what you assume, isn’t it?
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:48 pm to DesScorp
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remedial math classes
go hand in hand with DEI
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:49 pm to TBoy
Wait. It’s not?
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:52 pm to TBoy
Why would anyone at Harvard, STEM or not require remedial algebra? Again, how are they scoring 34-36 on the ACT?
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