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In a statement, the council rationalized the reduction by stating they wanted to reduce the content load on students in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. On June 1, India cut a slew of foundational topics from tenth grade textbooks, including the periodic table of elements, Darwin's theory of evolution, the Pythagorean theorem, sources of energy, sustainable management of natural resources and contribution of agriculture to the national economy, among others. These changes effectively block a major swath of Indian students from exposure to evolution through textbooks, because tenth grade is the last year mandatory science classes are offered in Indian schools.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/evolution-periodic-table-to-stay-part-of-class-9-10-syllabus/articleshow/101058188.cms

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[-] pocker_machine@lemmy.world 66 points 2 weeks ago

PEOPLE FALLING FOR THIS SHIT AGAIN IS INSANE !

They haven't removed the Pythagorean theorem, it seems to be taught in lower grades. This is Pythagorean theorem for the similarity of triangles, which was dropped to remove burden during pandemic.

Periodic tables and evolution are moved to one or two grade higher. NOT DROPPED.

There you go. Now you have the facts. Enjoy the rest of your day 🫡

[-] Draces@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

These changes effectively block a major swath of Indian students from exposure to evolution through textbooks, because tenth grade is the last year mandatory science classes are offered in Indian schools.

I know nothing of India's education system. Does this mean it's in an optional class now or is this totally wrong?

[-] Murvel@lemm.ee 13 points 2 weeks ago

What the hell are you talking about!? It says in the article that these three subjects have been moved out of mandatory learning.

Meaning that most Indian students won't understand the basic principles of evolution or the most simple understanding of the composition of elements.

Not considering either of these three to be essential mandatory learning is insane.

[-] thetreesaysbark@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 weeks ago

It says in the post that 10th grade is the last mandatory grade, so this means many students will miss out on learning about evolution, no?

[-] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 9 points 2 weeks ago

that's just your hypotenuse

[-] Damage@feddit.it 2 points 2 weeks ago

Also 'cuz I'd like to see how they could progress in the curricula without Pythagoras and the periodic table.

[-] suzune@ani.social -3 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks for that. I hate people who leave out important information and context. They are evil.

[-] kautau@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Except this comment seems to leave out that mandatory science education stops in India at 10th grade, so the periodic table and evolution will not be taught to Indian students unless they pursue higher grades of education.

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