First of all, Mrs. Winton, you need to step back and listen to the students and what they are really saying. They want to be taught and this lady is not doing her job. You shouldn't have such a knee-jerk reaction when students have a legitimate complaint. My husband, who is a high school math teacher, wouldn't put down children who really want to learn like you did. They said they pleaded with her rationally, but only got detentions. Plus, this woman said she would only teach what is required and no more. What kind of teacher is that? If you have that kind of attitude you need to find a new profession. It's teachers like her that soured me on learning until I went back to college late in life. Hey, kids, keep up the good work. Don't let a sour puss teacher ruin your lives like they did me. Keep fighting for your right to learn. It will make a diffrence in your life. Math taught right can be fun, exciting, and valuable. More vauleable than gold! Once you k...