Math getting tougher earlier

The Washington Post writes this morning about tougher math curriculum for elementary students here in the U.S. The article focuses on teachers as well. Regardless of the knowledge gap, many studies have shown that U.S. students' rank in math continues to fall when compared to that of students of other countries. Local case in point: a couple of area honor students went to China this Fall to participate in a scholastic program there. They're both back at semester after realizing that their U.S. background didn't prepare them for that type of rigorous environment.