tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post4907192814866534693..comments2024-03-27T11:28:13.401-06:00Comments on Education Matters: Common Core does not address the nation’s real problem, poverty (rough draft)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-45772380985040320102013-10-26T16:55:14.669-06:002013-10-26T16:55:14.669-06:00Working with children in all age ranges throughout...Working with children in all age ranges throughout poverty stricken areas in Louisville, KY and now Jacksonville for two years in all levels of math I have seen two reoccurring themes. Number one are the kids in Algebra classes without an excellent grasp on the fundamentals. Some cannot multiply or divide by hand Some even have trouble with negative addition and simple subtraction. Number two. The children who are unable to to find after school reinforcement for learning math quickly start falling behind at the level where reinforcement is no longer available. There are of course many circumstances for individuals but for children who are otherwise dedicated students I feel that the two themes above would lead to drastic improvements if addressed with immediate actions and funding. <br /><br />James<br />Beaches Habitat for Humanity, Education Volunteer,<br />Jacksonville, FL<br /><br />Masters of Engineering<br />University of Louisvillejameshttp://jacksonvillelawyerhelp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-24007541661181688162013-10-20T19:02:29.861-06:002013-10-20T19:02:29.861-06:00I see great thought and passion in your draft.I see great thought and passion in your draft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-3007663456981187742013-10-20T09:27:00.778-06:002013-10-20T09:27:00.778-06:00On target and so well written -- thanks!On target and so well written -- thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com