Pathfinders view on math in Southwestern colleges
A May issue of Pathfinder highlights weak arithmetic in freshmen across the Southwest. Arizona State College and New Mexico A and M professors cite over half of freshmen failing basic fractions and division. George Washington University and University of Maryland physics leaders note arithmetic gaps hinder physics entrance tests.
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Arizona State College
Tempe
Ariz
Charles Wexler
Earl Walden
Max Kramer
New Mexico A. & M. College
New Mexico
U. S
W. L. Cheney
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Icannot
University of Maryland, College Park, Md
Raymond Morgan
New Rayon and Cotton Carpets Promise Long Life and Easy Cleaning
A 1951 guide notes carpets and rugs woven from rayon and cotton will wear well and clean easily. American designs reflect farm, ranch, and desert colorways inspired by outdoor living, with rayon offering bright colors and durability comparable to wool. Regular care includes daily sweeping, weekly vacuuming, prompt spill cleanup, and annual professional cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ryan
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
Great Outdoors
War prompts renewed focus on mathematics education
In New Mexico and Arizona professors blame lower high school math requirements, teachers without math majors, and watered down courses. They warn the war emergency again elevates the role of mathematics, as it did in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Arizona
Wexler
Walden
Kramer
Guards Wanted By Federal Agencies in the Southwest
Veterans of the armed forces are sought for guard positions at federal sites across Arizona California and Nevada. Pay starts at 2450 yearly for no experience with higher scales for experienced applicants. Written test and fitness criteria apply. Deadline July 9 1951. Application forms and full details available from Mrs Co R Daugherty Civil Service information available at the Scottsdale post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
California
Nevada
Co. R. Daugherty
Civil Service
Scottsdale Post Office
North Carolina Coast Yields 30 Plus Sports Fish Varieties
Report notes more than thirty sport fish species caught off North Carolina’s coast. Separately the Dominican Republic census shows 6435 more women than men nationwide.
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North Carolina
Dominican Republic
T-4-L Foot Germ Treatment Ad at Pioneer Drug Store
An advertisement touts T-4-L as a fast penetrating mobile liquid for athlete's foot. It promises a full 40 cent refund if not satisfied and notes availability today at Pioneer Drug Store.
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Pioneer Drug Store
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Jesus Corral
Scottsdale
Albert B. Colby
Scottsdale RD
Scotty's
K. E
E. G. Scott
Ben Fox
Farmer’s Group Insurance
Willmoth
Insurance Agency
Pioneer
Huddleston
Safety Service
RST Mobil Products
Ama
Merchandisers’Association
Tang
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