How much of how well the current kids are thought to be doing in comparison to the past is affected by what is taught at what age?
For example I think I have run across mention of algebra for what we knew as 7th & 8th graders. We were not even offered beginning algebra until the Freshman year of high school. Of course, to some here I am really going back to the dark ages for I graduated of high school in 1960.
For example I think I have run across mention of algebra for what we knew as 7th & 8th graders. We were not even offered beginning algebra until the Freshman year of high school. Of course, to some here I am really going back to the dark ages for I graduated of high school in 1960.