@Sophia2
Could you link the site? Some school boards will flat out lie, especially if they’re led by unqualified people trying to push a political agenda. It’s a serious problem in some areas.
@Sophia2
Super conservative areas might twist the numbers on purpose. Some want public schools to fail so they can justify cutting funding or push for private, religious schools.
@Sophia2
Honestly, right-wing folks are known for fudging numbers to fit their agenda. It wouldn’t surprise me.
Logan said:
@Sophia2
Honestly, right-wing folks are known for fudging numbers to fit their agenda. It wouldn’t surprise me.
OP probably won’t share the exact link for privacy reasons, but comparing stats from now to 2010 is a good idea. The National Center for Education Statistics shows 49% of kids are behind in at least one subject post-COVID, compared to 36% before the pandemic. A 24% increase is huge. If OP is in a state like Alabama, the numbers might be even worse locally.
@Olivia
Sure, common core introduces advanced topics early, but is there proof kids are mastering these or even the basics better than they were before? NAEP scores haven’t improved much since common core started.
@PoshTosh
You’re confusing common core standards with the curriculum. Common core lists the topics; the curriculum is how schools teach those topics. If your child’s school isn’t doing a good job, it’s likely the curriculum, not the standards.
Also, the fact that your kid was doing math so hard you couldn’t help them says a lot. Schools rely on parents to push their kids too. Don’t just leave it all to the teachers.
@Olivia
I didn’t have trouble with the math, I just believe homework should be something kids can do independently. I have a background in economics and data science, so I was more than capable of helping, but I questioned the value of what was being taught. My issue was with how much the curriculum jumped between methods without time for mastery.
@Olivia
Also, fewer students are taking calculus in high school than in 2013. Check this out: The decline in high school calculus — MATH VALUES
PoshTosh said:
@Olivia
Also, fewer students are taking calculus in high school than in 2013. Check this out: The decline in high school calculus — MATH VALUES
That’s actually a good thing! More students are taking computer science and statistics, which are more relevant to the job market today. Very few careers use calculus, but many require statistics.
@Olivia
But to major in those fields, you’ll still need calculus at some point. If fewer students are taking it because they’re not prepared, that’s a problem.
Johnstone said:
@Olivia
These literacy stats really concern me
That’s not a school district, that’s a staffing agency.
@Olivia
The original post didn’t say ‘average.’ Looks like you misunderstood. Not everything is a conspiracy!
Teddy said:
@Olivia
The original post didn’t say ‘average.’ Looks like you misunderstood. Not everything is a conspiracy!
Looks like they edited the original comment.
Kids today are glued to screens and losing focus. They’re spending less time on academics, and when they do, they’re too distracted. They don’t sleep enough because they stay up late on their phones, which also impacts their ability to learn. And the system isn’t pushing them to do better, so standards are dropping.
Schools have no-fail policies, the curriculum is weak, and kids can pick and choose what they want to learn. Some places even banned homework, which doesn’t help with critical thinking skills.
Ronald said:
Schools have no-fail policies, the curriculum is weak, and kids can pick and choose what they want to learn. Some places even banned homework, which doesn’t help with critical thinking skills.
It’s going to hit them hard when they have to manage life on their own and realize they didn’t learn the necessary skills. Schools aren’t preparing them for reality.
You should check out other school options for your child. If you’re considering any schools, make sure to review their materials, textbooks, and teaching methods.