I'm sorry to hear about that Val. I agree that some of the most important concepts are being ignored. At least your son wont be too affected.

Originally Posted by Val
as DS's teacher says, "there's no such thing as a mathy mind."

I'd probably go ballistic if a teacher said that to me. My dad went off on my brother's teacher once... made her cry... we were in Catholic school at the time, so she was a nun. That didn't save her. I don't condone his actions... but understand the frustration.