If you think being unable to do basic algebra and mathematics is only a New York City problem you’re sadly mistaken.
Basic algebra involving fractions and decimals stumped a group of City University of New York freshmen – suggesting city schools aren’t preparing them, a CUNY report shows.
“These results are shocking,” said City College Prof. Stanley Ocken, who co-wrote the report on CUNY kids’ skills. “They show that a disturbing proportion of New York City high school graduates lack basic skills.”
Proessor Ocken, welcome to the fight, where in the hell have you been?
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Makes one wonder if too many kids are going to College.
