ost effective. Curriculums that focus on multiple strategies in problem solving are necessary for the improvement of mathematics achievement. Studies indicating an epidemic of American incompetence in mathematics are not a revelation, but rather a confirmation of past research. The varieties of conclusions are related by one simple theme: The United States while tentatively the only superpower is not a superpower in mathematics. Our communist threat, China leads in mathematics supremacy.
             The very center of mathematics comprehension, and problem solving is the function. The algebraic function (i.e., equation) is the most central concept taught to all students studying pre-calculus mathematics, and is the foundation for all subsequent course work in mathematics and many other disciplines. It is a dynamic concept that relates numbers to real life situations. University students in all majors whether knowingly or ignorant, are required to make associations based on functions. Profe
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