The purpose (or lack thereof) of Algebra

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

So you're not good at it?
So lets take away future education?
No wonder they call you a redneck.

I'm sure rednecks have a better understanding of algebra. How else would they know how to repair their trucks and tractors or shoot 'coons?

I'm not sure.
No wonder I get shot protecting my raccoon.

[The Nihilistic view]

Lives in a world built on mathematical equations.

Calls teaching algebra pointless.

[Dewhurst-Narculis]

Boy oh boy do you look silly now without Alegrba and many other "useless" forms of maths much of my work would have collapsed by now and I'd be in jail for manslaughter or the like. God does not hold up bridges or keep damns in place. Mathematics is in everything, it is one of most important things anyone can learn and I'm thankfully that I spent so many years learning all those funny functions and symbols to ensure that I am correct with my work that it doesn't fall over or sink

[The Black Forrest]

That's how we used to think. We didn't fear or get intimidated by people being better at something.

What?

All I'm saying is that I have a mathematics solving deficiency and support algebra.

I agree with your original statement. You found it hard but you believe it's important. These days people seem to think tough classes should be electives.......

[Neutraligon]

No of course not, it's not like engineers and scientists do anything like...design practically every product you use.

I know right, everyone knows that electricity is magic! This computer was built by an elf!

Bridges and tall buildings never have to deal with the wind, robots never have to consider the shape of the robot...No, no that would be madness.

[Neutraligon]

Boy oh boy do you look silly now without Alegrba and many other "useless" forms of maths much of my work would have collapsed by now and I'd be in jail for manslaughter or the like. God does not hold up bridges or keep damns in place. Mathematics is in everything, it is one of most important things anyone can learn and I'm thankfully that I spent so many years learning all those funny functions and symbols to ensure that I am correct with my work that it doesn't fall over or sink

Oh god I don't want to even think of civil engineering...or for that matter any sort of ballistic weapon without algebra and geometry...shudders.

[Lenciland]

I know right, everyone knows that electricity is magic! This computer was built by an elf!

Bridges and tall buildings never have to deal with the wind, robots never have to consider the shape of the robot...No, no that would be madness.

Of course! The diameter of the pipes carrying your water don't determine the pressure of the water, and we all know that amputees grow their limbs back. Not to mention the fact that growing food is a magical process that just happens in neat little rows. I've heard that's all pretty important.

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

Boy oh boy do you look silly now without Alegrba and many other "useless" forms of maths much of my work would have collapsed by now and I'd be in jail for manslaughter or the like. God does not hold up bridges or keep damns in place. Mathematics is in everything, it is one of most important things anyone can learn and I'm thankfully that I spent so many years learning all those funny functions and symbols to ensure that I am correct with my work that it doesn't fall over or sink

Oh god I don't want to even think of civil engineering...or for that matter any sort of ballistic weapon without algebra and geometry...shudders.

I think that history is now irrelevant since we have no algebra now.
Along with civil engineering and everything else.

[The Carlisle]

Boy oh boy do you look silly now without Alegrba and many other "useless" forms of maths much of my work would have collapsed by now and I'd be in jail for manslaughter or the like. God does not hold up bridges or keep damns in place. Mathematics is in everything, it is one of most important things anyone can learn and I'm thankfully that I spent so many years learning all those funny functions and symbols to ensure that I am correct with my work that it doesn't fall over or sink

Oh god I don't want to even think of civil engineering...or for that matter any sort of ballistic weapon without algebra and geometry...shudders.

Einstein: E=...................................................................... fuck

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Lives in a world built on mathematical equations.

Calls teaching algebra pointless.

Don't you just love the smell of willful ignorance in the morning.

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

Lives in a world built on mathematical equations.

Calls teaching algebra pointless.

Don't you just love the smell of willful ignorance in the morning.

I for Ignorance. Calculate ignorance with 5

[Flyover]

[-The Unified Earth Governments-]

What?

All I'm saying is that I have a mathematics solving deficiency and support algebra.

I agree with your original statement. You found it hard but you believe it's important. These days people seem to think tough classes should be electives.......

I had a deficiency and I still went through it for years, I forgot it all anyways, but managed to learn how to do it while I could, however small that time was.

It shouldn't be an elective, art? sure, aesthetics, sure...

But we need to improve our brain power and competency, skipping math isn't an option, I'm grateful I couldn't skip Math, I hated the classes but I went through it regardless and I feel that I did better because of it, sure I slept in class a lot, but I still did my homework and shit.

Society today just wants to be lazy without working for it, I am currently lazy because I have decided I worked for it, after all most of my life has been an uphill battle.

[Ratateague]

Lives in a world built on mathematical equations.

Calls teaching algebra pointless.

Don't you just love the smell of willful ignorance in the morning.

It smells like ... vector-y.

[Salus Maior]

Have you ever tried algebra?

As a math teamer, I've seen tons of people who are bad at math improve a ton over it. In addition, math is just as important as other subjects, if not more.

And how the **** is [b]polynomials/b] obscure?

I've tried Algebra and I haven't improved at all in math...But then again, I've always been bad at math...

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Don't you just love the smell of willful ignorance in the morning.

It smells like ... vector-y.

X-cellent.

[Constaniana]

Scrapping the teaching of algebra, trig, calculus, and so on to improve America's math scores makes as much sense as trying to win a horse race by replacing your thoroughbred stallion with an old blind ass.

It smells like ... vector-y.

X-cellent.

Y won't you make your puns more variable?

[WestRedMaple]

Algebra is a fairly basic skill. I use it on a regular basis, and my job would be negatively impacted if I did not know it.

Sure, let people decide which courses to take at more advanced levels, but don't skip the basics like this.

[Neutraligon]

Algebra is a fairly basic skill. I use it on a regular basis, and my job would be negatively impacted if I did not know it.

Sure, let people decide which courses to take at more advanced levels, but don't skip the basics like this.

Indeed, that is what college is for.

[The Orson Empire]

Algebra is one of the most basic skills you can learn, and you use it all the time in your everyday life, even when you don't realize it.

[The Orson Empire]

Lives in a world built on mathematical equations.

Calls teaching algebra pointless.

Indeed.

Without Algebra, the computer or smartphone you are using right now couldn't be built.

[United Marxist Nations]

You will learn the importance of math when you exit high school, algebra is the foundations for all engineering and science. Without a knowledge of algebra you cannot program, determine critical buckling, or design a bridge. To put it simply a knowledge of algabra is required to be an engineer of any variety. And if you do not want to learn it, I would recommend you get comfortable with working in the mostly low paying services industry.

Most folks aren't engineers, and the engineering field is not a big deal these days.

Buildings, bridges, and arches aren't being built anymore? How Pliny would weep.

[The Nihilistic view]

Scrapping the teaching of algebra, trig, calculus, and so on to improve America's math scores makes as much sense as trying to win a horse race by replacing your thoroughbred stallion with an old blind ass.

X-cellent.

Y won't you make your puns more variable?

Probably too busy with their Tan.

[SaintB]

Unless you live in a bubble and are entirely dependent on someone else you have used algebra without even knowing it, constantly.

[Ratateague]

Algebra is one of the most basic skills you can learn, and you use it all the time in your everyday life, even when you don't realize it.

I can't even get by playing M:tg these days without the use of Mathematical Induction. Thanks, Eye Of The Storm and Storm mechanic..