<p>90%. Really. I’m at a loss for words. </p>
<p>Maybe schools should use Saxon Math. It has been used in the public school system (and the shools/students that did use it did quite well with it). I homeschooled my kids and used Saxon math with all of them. I personally have no great math abilities (just got by in high school and didn’t have to take any math in college - 2 decades ago), but had my kids use Saxon math. Being the mean mother that I am, I made them do every problem and correct every error. Did that make me a good and gifted math teacher (or just plain old mean LOL)? I don’t know but I do know that my kids all tested into college credit math. And no, I do not have math whiz kids. Only one is pursuing a math field. </p>
<p>Happymom, your story is just so sad. I am so sorry for your daughter’s experience. I hope she has a good experience with her community college math teacher. Our experience has been a mixed bag - some great teachers, some ok teachers and a few really bad ones.</p>