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Ok, so we all know we use math in our life. And by math I mean adding subtracting and so on, but do we really need to know algebra? I mean when in life am I going to use negative x minus 40? I mean really! Maybe if I was in a career like a math teacher or a scientist but what about if I just want to be a english teacher or a veterarian, would I use it then?
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Wow thank you. lol, I dont think it's stupid, I was just wondering if there was a point to it, but ok.
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Its important, 90% of all jobs out there require math. Engineering and stuff like that require a lot of algebra.
I remember one of my history teacher said that he has actually used algebra. He says he hasn't used geometry at all though, and that's what I learned this year. I don't know much about all the technical smart people.. jobs.. out there.. >.<;; I don't know how to word myself, heh.
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shmakaok, so we all know we use math in our life. And by math I mean adding subtracting and so on, but do we really need to know algebra? I mean when in life am I going to use negative x minus 40? I mean really! Maybe if I was in a career like a math teacher or a scientist but what about if I just want to be a english teacher or a veterarian, would I use it then?
Maths are importants in everyday life and are the things that can help you making a plane to fly or go in space but
even if you don't require advanced mathematics to be an english teacher; the mathematics helps you to develop your logics & your intellect! You know, i use a lot of mathematics since i'm an engineer but not the notions i learned in school before university. They were needed because without them i couldn't do what i do now since you require to have enough logic & intellect to understand tricky things.
In conclusion, even if you don't believe they're useful; they help you to become a smart person and not a stupid one.
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Gat -> You're russian so we know your a math wiz. Your opinion doesn't count! j/k
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Math is a powerful skill. It helps you intellectually, but also through life as well. And yeah it seems worthless at times but it's surprising where the applications can happen. I remember learning about the square root of negative 1 (an impossible number) and I would always say "this is stupid, it's impossible so why learn it". Turns out it does have applications though.
There's a book actually written on the topic about how those who do know enough math are at a significant disadvantage in life. They get ripped off constantly and do not know it. They make stupid mistakes all the time. Will advanced calculas help an English teacher? Doubtful. But EVERYONE can use basic algebra. Go to another country - what's the exchange? How do you ballence your checkbook? How much do I leave for a tip? Is it better to get a big 85oz bottle for $5 or 60oz bottle for $4? These are simple examples but you'd be surprised at how often you don't know a number in the middle. For instance if the label is rubbed off of that shampoo bottle and you just got charged $6. How much SHOULD it have cost?
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Math is a powerful skill. It helps you intellectually, but also through life as well. And yeah it seems worthless at times but it's surprising where the applications can happen. I remember learning about the square root of negative 1 (an impossible number) and I would always say "this is stupid, it's impossible so why learn it". Turns out it does have applications though.
There's a book actually written on the topic about how those who do know enough math are at a significant disadvantage in life. They get ripped off constantly and do not know it. They make stupid mistakes all the time. Will advanced calculas help an English teacher? Doubtful. But EVERYONE can use basic algebra. Go to another country - what's the exchange? How do you ballence your checkbook? How much do I leave for a tip? Is it better to get a big 85oz bottle for $5 or 60oz bottle for $4? These are simple examples but you'd be surprised at how often you don't know a number in the middle. For instance if the label is rubbed off of that shampoo bottle and you just got charged $6. How much SHOULD it have cost?
Well it depends on what job you wanna have you get out of school, uni, whatever because some jobs out there like engineneers, accounts, finanical planners and (name occupation here) requires a very high level of mathmatics however, on the other side, jobs like gardeners, garbage collectors, retail assistant, nurses and (name occupation here) only require your standerd plus times subtraction and division. (Although I'm quite surprised sometimes looking at people failing their BN - Bachelor of Nursing - because they fail their maths tests of add/times/subtract/factions/divide and decimal points...) When I was in high school I believe that some amount of educational content was absolutely useless and some are very useful for your future career... but of course in the end knowing something extra would not do you a disservice (in most circumstances - unless you learnt ways in performing illegal activites and that's another case althogether :p)
You would be amazed how useful they're. I couln't agree more with Gat. What are you actually planing to study btw?
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I want to be a historian, and when becoming a historian you do use math, but from what I studied not a lot of algebra or geometry. I will have to add and subtract years but I wouldn't really have to use algebra. I guess if maybe something might pop up and I will have to use it. I was just asking the question because I failed my algebra class. Lol, I'm going to be stuck in there forever and I know it! I guess some people can really get math while other take a while to catch on.
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Math is very important in later life for various reasons, it is clear that some people can get through life without the use of such knowlege. But, I am one to want to know about the world around me, and the world of numerical values is one that is very interesting in itself. It may not be important all the time, but I agree with one poster earlier that says that it can't hurt you to know it.
While not useful all the time, you will probably feel smarter if you know more than you don't ;)
While not useful all the time, you will probably feel smarter if you know more than you don't ;)
Well if you CAN'T become a historican it would be really usefull to know maths just in case.
But maths and history have a link to... how can you explain important discovery's by long dead math brains if you don't really get it yourself.
But maths and history have a link to... how can you explain important discovery's by long dead math brains if you don't really get it yourself.
Engineering has HEAPS of algebra, calculus, trigenometry...(more and more) but algebra is a huge basis. By learning algebra, you can substitute values into your x and y's of things in real life...
In general don't tihnk its stoopid, you'll need a lot of it....unless you want to become a hippy...then be employed as a school janitor
In general don't tihnk its stoopid, you'll need a lot of it....unless you want to become a hippy...then be employed as a school janitor
Can't really be assed to read every reply, but I can say this to the Original Poster.
Algebra may not seem useful, but that's because you're applying it in a literal half-assed sense. Really. Algebra is more about expanding on your logical thinking. Each problem is like a stupid little puzzle where you have to plug in rules and numbers to figure it out.
So you may never literally have to ever use algebra ever again, but the ideals behind it and the logical thought will always stick with you. Also, it's about being prepared. Most kids in high school havent got a clue about what to do with themselves. Teaching them Algebra in 9th grade or whatever is just like a "Just in case he wants to get into engineering" move too.
And besides, what can it hurt to just buckle down and learn a little math. If every school in the world is teaching algebra (assumption, but it's close to true. At least in most of the rich countries), and every student has to "suffer" through it, what makes you so special that you think you can do without it? There's obviously a reason you need to know it, even if it may not be as cut and dry as you may think.
Algebra may not seem useful, but that's because you're applying it in a literal half-assed sense. Really. Algebra is more about expanding on your logical thinking. Each problem is like a stupid little puzzle where you have to plug in rules and numbers to figure it out.
So you may never literally have to ever use algebra ever again, but the ideals behind it and the logical thought will always stick with you. Also, it's about being prepared. Most kids in high school havent got a clue about what to do with themselves. Teaching them Algebra in 9th grade or whatever is just like a "Just in case he wants to get into engineering" move too.
And besides, what can it hurt to just buckle down and learn a little math. If every school in the world is teaching algebra (assumption, but it's close to true. At least in most of the rich countries), and every student has to "suffer" through it, what makes you so special that you think you can do without it? There's obviously a reason you need to know it, even if it may not be as cut and dry as you may think.