What subject(s) did your school board make mandatory to take, but think it was a complete waste of time?
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MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@MrBrownstone I disagree. Algebra taught us both problem solving skills. You might not do algebra in your daily life, and I know I don't, but the thinking skills you used to solve the problems, you now use in other aspects of your life.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@LordShadowfire Indeed, but further if you do not learn Algebra you will never learn Mathematics, so could never have any sort of technical career.
"Algebra" is not a separate syllabus subject, or should not be. It is integral (pun intended) to almost all mathematics, and most maths topics frequently interact anyway in solving real problems.
I must admit though that the lateral thinking aspect was never made in my school. The general impression was that each subject was taught with the eventual aim of passing an examination in its own subject, as a qualification for employment or further education. Beyond that list of exam results, any suggestion of use of any of the knowledge in adult life seemed never to enter our, or our teachers', heads.
"Algebra" is not a separate syllabus subject, or should not be. It is integral (pun intended) to almost all mathematics, and most maths topics frequently interact anyway in solving real problems.
I must admit though that the lateral thinking aspect was never made in my school. The general impression was that each subject was taught with the eventual aim of passing an examination in its own subject, as a qualification for employment or further education. Beyond that list of exam results, any suggestion of use of any of the knowledge in adult life seemed never to enter our, or our teachers', heads.