[ClearCase_guy]

I agree with the posters who say that algebra can be learned by just about anyone. But I also agree with you that Everyday Math would be very worthwhile for all kids.

A major reason some folks who earned $25,000 a year went out and got $400,000 mortgages is because they figured they could make the numbers work. They just didn't know any better, because no one ever taught them.

[caver]

“They just didn’t know any better, because no one ever taught them.”

They also know that there are no consequences to suffer.