They still teach trades in most counties but it seems like schools move kids toward college prep. Lots of great jobs out there for welders, fabricators, electricians abd hvac techs.
Simply Unbelievable...
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But those kids taking the tech classes still have to take that stupid standardized test on Geometry and upper level maths. It's pointless to do so.
You are 100% correct! I learned most of my math skills after high school , in my apprenticeship, math that pertained to my trade . The general math i took in high school prepared me for basic functions that i do quite well , shop class & home economics taught me more useful math , then economics taught me financial math. 20 years later i forgot most of it & use a calculator. I had very good down to earth teachers & God knows i was a handful....
Why is it pointless? Do you think Welders and fabricators dont use algebra and geometry? I really hope you are not a teacher.
They need to learn the math that will get them ready for their jobs. Have you seen a standardized test recently? Not much "basic" in it. It's more for those preparing for higher level maths in college.