imschatz
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This is not a problem unique to Physics. This is a problem of ALL fields dependent on Mathematics.
It isn't until Advanced undergraduate courses where you break into the 1900's in Economics - and until Graduate school until you test the waters of post-1930's.
My biggest concern about primary education, is we seem to be going in the opposite direction with respect to Mathematics education. Basic Algebra is no longer a requirement coming out of High School. The number of students I've tutored that can't solve simple algebraic problems (Supply = Demand anyone?) is mind boggling.
It isn't until Advanced undergraduate courses where you break into the 1900's in Economics - and until Graduate school until you test the waters of post-1930's.
My biggest concern about primary education, is we seem to be going in the opposite direction with respect to Mathematics education. Basic Algebra is no longer a requirement coming out of High School. The number of students I've tutored that can't solve simple algebraic problems (Supply = Demand anyone?) is mind boggling.