[Tublecane]

I learned algebra in eighth grade. I liked Geometry better. I learned to like calculus more after I left high school, read about Newton, and learned what the heck I had been studying (i.e. motion).

Civil rights issue my ass. Let minorities fend for themselves in the marketplace for a few generations. Eventually, they’ll invest in their childrens’ education on their own.

[DB]

Algebra wasn’t offered in 8th grade when I went to school.

My daughter is taking it in 8th grade now. We’ll see how it goes.

[Sacajaweau]

I learned Algebra in 8th grade, too and it was 1957. 50 kids in the class and we all passed. Imagine that!!

The same teacher taught ALL the courses...and she wasn't boring. We were taught...If you want a good grade, you're gonna have to work for it. AND THERE WAS NO HOMEWORK.

[litehaus]

"Let minorities fend for themselves in the marketplace for a few generations."

Yeh, sure....They learned slogans-- I Am Somebody !

Dam ! Why can no public person admit THERE IS a Bell Curve (Klintoons -Everyone who wants should go to college BS)