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Finnigan graduated from Boston College in 1999 with a double degree in math and philosophy. Cindi Finnigan said she thought her son’s military experience would help him in business...
...kind of student, from any background or ethnicity can achieve the standard if the learning conditions are right. In fact, an overwhelming majority of students (90 percent), representing virtually all sub-categories in the first class, the class of 2003, have already attained the standard in both English and Math. This demonstrates that the standard is reasonable and well within the reach of all of our students. They are not prevented from attaining this standard by virtue of their DNA, their race, social class or their neighborhood. They can do it if we figure out how to assist each...
...class of 2003, 83 percent of African-American students have passed English, 79 percent passed math and 75 percent passed both. For Hispanics, the numbers are 80 percent, 75 percent and 70 percent. For limited English proficient 72 percent, 77 percent and 67 percent and for disabled students, 79 percent, 72 percent and 69 percent...
...class of 2004, 86 percent passed the English exam on the first try; 75 percent passed the math on the first...
Much of the strongest criticism of TFs comes from students taking math and science classes. Students in those fields frequently accuse their TFs of lacking fundamental teaching skills—often including command of the English language—that are necessary to elucidate complex theories. These criticisms can seem exaggerated and occasionally obnoxious, but perhaps early hiring practices may make a significant difference to the quality of TFs in the sciences. It may also not significantly improve the standard of teaching in that area. After taking only three Core classes in math and science, I can?...