Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash
You don't think it would follow that most people that managed to get to the point of understanding algebra enough to tutor their child in it, also passed elementary school social studies/geography ?
|
In theory yes.. but that wasn't the question/statement. The statement was that if you couldnt find uk on a map that you probably couldnt help with algebra.
My point was that americans spend very little time in school pointing out where uk is on a map, probably less than any other country. Now add the fact that most americans use algabraic equations in daily life after graduating and rarely if ever have to point out uk on a map.
These things lead me to believe many americans who can do algebra can't point out uk on a map.