Re: Teacher Shortfall?


"Polymath" <aiyr.r.bean@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Even those who have degrees in mathematics aver
> that "e^(-jwt) is a function that decreases with
> increasing time" in a discussion about the use of
> complex numbers in electrical engineering.
>
> No wonder that the "A" level pass of today cannot
> handle the "A" level maths of 25 years ago!
>
> That same mathematics graduate avers that negative
> numbers are smaller than positive numbers but went
> remarkably quiet when challenged which he would
> rather touch - an electrical potential of +1 volt
> or another of -1000 volts! (I think he should say "lower"
> rather than "smaller")
>
> Gunnar G wrote:
> > > Once you are in the school you can be asked to teach anything, whether
> > > you are qualified or not. What this means is, you could be taken on
as
> > > a history teacher (degree in history, etc) and then be asked to taech
> > > mathematics.
> > That is just so very sad to hear about.
> > It sends a message that teaching is not important, just place an adult
in
> > the classroom and every thing will be ok. No one thinks about the
> > importance of a stimulating teacher with a lot of knowledge in his/her
> > subject.
>

What's this word you've made up 'aver'????


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