August 12th, 2009, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bruxism 
I've got pretty strong opinions about how high school mathematics is being taught currently and what can be done to fix it. I'd say I've got a strong understanding of high school stuff and have never attempted to go much further than that, although I definitely would like to.
| After teaching math in a high school for 5 years I also have some strong thoughts. Mathematics has taken a backseat in Victorian high schools. This problem is inherent from primary school, kids aren't given the exposure needed and hence their interest in math is diminished. It I think fixing it will be a massive job.
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