Thanks everyone!
I just wrote this really detailed reply and then lost it when I failed to submit after previewing my reply. Anyone know how to get that back? (The back button on my browser didn't do it.)
thebees: Thanks so much. This sounds like what I was looking for.
kcab: I posted my question to the forum you provided the link for.
Dottie: I know, I guess I have been too civic-minded for DS's own good. I guess I should proceed on two "tracks"(pun intended):
1) continue pushing for something appropriate for DS
2) continue pushing for better math options for the group.
bk