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Old 11-05-2013, 08:05 AM  
dyna mo
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My kid is struggling with algebra right now and I'm wondering why.... When was the last time you used algebra? I mean, other than to help out with your kid's homework?
i *think*, imo, students struggle with basic algebra because it's purely conceptual. there are no real world applications for it. gotta get to linear algebra before it actually makes sense. peeps struggle with that. if it were more real-world, it would be easier to grasp.
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