Re:Can progressives be convinced that genetics matters?
by syops on Tuesday September 07, 2021 @09:13AM
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How’s this for irony. My high school guidance counselor told me that’d never pass college and now I’m teaching at one!
I don’t get to decide who has the ability to learn algebra. All I get to do in this regard is determine who knows enough to pass.
My english teacher/class master till 8th grade insisted I follow a profession that doesn't involve math -- she even recommend me to be a radio host for a children program -- she thought highly of me, but she thought math was not my thing.
She was half right -- I have ADHD and even though my blood relatives are highly successful (doctors, lawyers, judges) NOBODY was good at math.
Anyway, my parents thought otherwise and promised to buy me a PC if I get admitted to a math/programming class in highschool and paid for math tutoring. My math skills completely turned around in a year and I ultimately loved math, especially calculus.