<p>Why is this surprising? </p>
<p>Take a look at the SAT. If ETS increased the number of true thinking and reasoning questions, the average would plummet. Criticism? Yes, THAT is not what is taught in our schools. And yes, rote memorization and short term gains is what rules our curriculum.</p>
<p>Colleges cannot undo the last six years of K12 schooling. It will not change until we revert to adequately educate, train, and empower a new wave of teachers who master their subjects.</p>