...and the depth vs. breadth argument in science education continues, even though .
This article chimes in with some updated information. A new study shows that students who studied basic topics more in depth in high school did better in college introductory courses than those who had the "we must cram everything we can think of about this topic into your heads so that you can pass the state-mandated graduation exam" approach.
Go figure. We already knew that. Problem is, how are we going to change our education system? I have been part of it for almost 7 years now and it's so cumbersome and outdated....it seems hopeless at times. Maybe studies like this, if we have enough of them- enough little pieces that chip away at the whole- can help change things one day.
