Thursday, November 12, 2009

CUNY's got math problem: Report shows many freshmen from city HS fail at basic algebra


CUNY's got math problem: Report shows many freshmen from city HS fail at basic algebra:

"More city kids are graduating from high school, but that doesn't mean they can do college math.

Basic algebra involving fractions and decimals stumped a group of City University of New York freshmen - suggesting city schools aren't preparing them, a CUNY report shows.

'These results are shocking,' said City College Prof. Stanley Ocken, who co-wrote the report on CUNY kids' skills. 'They show that a disturbing proportion of New York City high school graduates lack basic skills.'"