Formula for Success

Re “Schools Get Waivers for Algebra Law,” April 26: What a ridiculous requirement! The great majority of graduates will never use the skills taught in algebra. They need more practical skills like balancing their checkbooks, making change, etc. Teaching more facets of arithmetic would be far more valuable than anything taught in algebra. Only a few technical careers require the use of algebraic equations. I have been a financial professional for 48 years and have never had the need for algebra, which I failed in high school. I then graduated at the top of my class in college.

Ron Lankford

Corona