tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post2672620028370489349..comments2023-10-07T04:35:49.978-04:00Comments on Shaymless Aymless's Thoughts on Books and Life: Algebra Required?Shaymless Aymlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846352466332137169noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-70633439072582602852008-07-13T10:22:00.000-04:002008-07-13T10:22:00.000-04:00I think algebra is important, but what I think is ...I think algebra is important, but what I think is always a mistake is a one-size-fits all method of education like they are proposing here.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-13512681138500998432008-07-10T22:41:00.000-04:002008-07-10T22:41:00.000-04:00Okay... I was a total nerd. Loved math all the wa...Okay... I was a total nerd. Loved math all the way through Calculus. Didn't do so well at linear algebra.<BR/><BR/>But still think art was more stimulating than math. Was going to be a commercial artist, even has college application finished, but decided there was more stability as an engineer. How nerdy is that! <BR/><BR/>Been thinking about picking up the old paintbrush again. But need to buy all new paints! Hello 'economic stimulus package'! Though I think it's probably better to used for gas and insurance.Shaymless Aymlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846352466332137169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-4312631654171253752008-07-10T18:02:00.000-04:002008-07-10T18:02:00.000-04:00Holly: Well, it has been awhile since I have taken...Holly: Well, it has been awhile since I have taken up the pencil. <BR/>I can hardly balance my checkbook now!KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-82945291811187572782008-07-10T17:59:00.000-04:002008-07-10T17:59:00.000-04:00KB,That's funny, I was exactly the opposite. I lo...KB,<BR/>That's funny, I was exactly the opposite. I loved geometry. Still do, actually. But Algebra? <BR/><BR/>::shudder::Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182390014214738550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-85392137387742127832008-07-10T17:56:00.000-04:002008-07-10T17:56:00.000-04:00I loved algerbra when I was in school! I actually ...I loved algerbra when I was in school! I actually liked to do my math homework.<BR/>As for geometry, that is another story.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-26028586109560450132008-07-10T17:08:00.000-04:002008-07-10T17:08:00.000-04:00I loathe Algebra, and so does my daughter. My son...I loathe Algebra, and so does my daughter. My son will have no problem with it, but my daughter? OMG! I'm already imagining the arguments and fights and my head hurts...<BR/><BR/>I'm with Little Alys. The Girl spends at least 2 hours a night doing homework. AT LEAST. <BR/><BR/>I'd rather sign her up for art, too.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182390014214738550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-28628439366997434732008-07-10T14:11:00.000-04:002008-07-10T14:11:00.000-04:00So true story. I was applying for a job the other ...So true story. I was applying for a job the other day and I realized in order to get it I would have to do algebra on a regular basis... I walked out.<BR/>It was an insurance job. And if you write your royalty (if you are lucky enough to get it) are based on algebraic equations WTF? Really?Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203551997160640352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-40333455035926081302008-07-10T13:41:00.000-04:002008-07-10T13:41:00.000-04:00Bringing the Arts back would definitely be my choi...Bringing the Arts back would definitely be my choice!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157374962485624035.post-64614181450533124072008-07-10T13:21:00.000-04:002008-07-10T13:21:00.000-04:00The method in which classes are being systematical...The method in which classes are being systematically taught does not help anyone. Kids are doing hours of homework, tons of tutoring and supplimentary classes, while trying to get ahead as well as keeping up with evolving and increasing discoveries.<BR/><BR/>I think teaching common sense would be a better investment. Art would be awesome too.little alyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526474330761827118noreply@blogger.com