[Cruiser]

I have the point of view that students should be taught " How to learn !" & " How to use the tools available ". I had some drafting and it helped me learn to layout multi views and relate them. I had many math classes, and went as far as I could. I also really enjoyed science classes. One thing common with any class is learning to use the tools available in order to get it right the first time and prove it ! Point of interest is with Trig, I could never remember the rules of trig to relate the formula's to get what I needed and so struggled sorely. Then one day I ran into the "trig function pocket reference" and I was then able to move on and do my Job to the best of my ability. I will add that in drafting the most important aspect I learned was how to break shapes down to more computable shapes. Even with cad I keep a note pad handy for a quick sketch using rule and pencil, it is an indispensable tool for those who can and will use it. If teachers Learn to teach How to learn and how to find information, and how to use all the tools available. Interest may increase in the students minds and they may go further than they may otherwise ! I had a slide rule, It was banned from the math classes ! I had one of the first calculators, It was banned from math classes ! I had an algebra reference and it was banned from math class. I keep wondering how far I might have gone If !