I was put in “advanced” new math in early 1960’. So abstract for a young dude ..destroyed any interest I might have had .took me till college to get a grip on it
Math scores down,, but all scores are down...just ask AI for the answer...stop watching TV and movies, and the bad stuff on the net for starters...
GMTA
I remember New Math when it was still new in the 60s. Awful stuff.
I was put into the same when 11 years old in 6th grade. I lost my way completely. I was graded F on every assignment, and scores 92 and higher on all tests. I solved problems in my head, with no notes on paper. The Teacher want to know of my process on paper. It was too easy, and I hated it. I never really buckled down, making it through geometry easily, through algebra with difficulty, and went to work in the Trades. I can plot construction off of a blueprint, and I can use a sliderule, compass and survey a building site. I still can’t do algebra without tools. WHO CARES?