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Post by Edgeman05 on May 1, 2011 1:13:39 GMT -5
I'd say English and basic Math. In all my years working I have never found a moment where I needed to know 4a + 5ab divided by 16ac or any of that crap. Just basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. basic algebra is essential and is used for things outside of jobs. College general education requirements only require you to take up to college algebra. Anything above college algebra isn't considered as general education. So you just replied to my response saying the exact same thing over again? I guess some people think that whatever applies for them applies for everyone? |
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Post by extreme on May 1, 2011 2:34:05 GMT -5
basic algebra is essential and is used for things outside of jobs. College general education requirements only require you to take up to college algebra. Anything above college algebra isn't considered as general education. So you just replied to my response saying the exact same thing over again? I guess some people think that whatever applies for them applies for everyone? Just so you know, I was agreeing with your post. I'm sorry if you thought I was countering it and attacking you. I'm not saying you should remember how to factor complex polynomials or memorize trigonometric functions for your life. But you should know how to do simple things like: 5+ x = 10, solve for x. Algebra is just the application of subtracting, addition, multiplication, or division. Believe it or not but you'll find that a lot of people have a hard time figuring out simple algebraic equations such as that one. A person can add, subtract, multiply, divide all they want, but if they don't understand why they do it, it's meaningless. It can go beyond numbers as well which develops basic critical thinking skills. |
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Post by Edgeman05 on May 1, 2011 3:05:13 GMT -5
So you just replied to my response saying the exact same thing over again? I guess some people think that whatever applies for them applies for everyone? Just so you know, I was agreeing with your post. I'm sorry if you thought I was countering it and attacking you. I'm not saying you should remember how to factor complex polynomials or memorize trigonometric functions for your life. But you should know how to do simple things like: 5+ x = 10, solve for x. Algebra is just the application of subtracting, addition, multiplication, or division. Believe it or not but you'll find that a lot of people have a hard time figuring out simple algebraic equations such as that one. A person can add, subtract, multiply, divide all they want, but if they don't understand why they do it, it's meaningless. It can go beyond numbers as well which develops basic critical thinking skills. Haha oh wow, my bad man. I read you reply really fast and I must have have misinterpreted it. Sorry bout that. I do agree with you on being able to do simple math problems and being able to understand them.  |
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Post by 1992 on May 1, 2011 3:47:10 GMT -5
Yeah math is getting pretty  ing ridiculous at his point. I'm blowing through every class with ease, but when it comes to College Algebra I hit a brick wall.  Like that type of crap for example. I get that some people on here could probably get that done in about 3-4 minutes(like my girlfriend), but I can't. I go to tutoring, I email my teacher, but I just can't wrap my head around this crap. And it's starting to hinder me. I'll have EVERYTHING done that I need to finish in order to get my Associates and move forwards on Bachelors, except for 2 math classes. One I'm doing for the second time now.  In fact there's a guy in my math class who's in his late 20s, finally getting his Associates Degree now, even though he tried to back when he first got out of HS, but couldn't because of...you guessed it...math. |
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Post by extreme on May 1, 2011 5:03:16 GMT -5
Yeah math is getting pretty ing ridiculous at his point. I'm blowing through every class with ease, but when it comes to College Algebra I hit a brick wall. Like that type of crap for example. I get that some people on here could probably get that done in about 3-4 minutes(like my girlfriend), but I can't. I go to tutoring, I email my teacher, but I just can't wrap my head around this crap. And it's starting to hinder me. I'll have EVERYTHING done that I need to finish in order to get my Associates and move forwards on Bachelors, except for 2 math classes. One I'm doing for the second time now. In fact there's a guy in my math class who's in his late 20s, finally getting his Associates Degree now, even though he tried to back when he first got out of HS, but couldn't because of...you guessed it...math. The easiest way to do that problem is just to plug in values for x and plot the points. For example: If x=1, then y=-(1/2)(1+2)^2+6 = 1.5 so one point on the graph is (1,1.5). Keep plugging in values and you can eventually draw the graph. It can be time consuming though so getting familiar with graph transformations would be the best way. I used to be that way as well. I used to breeze passed math in high school just doing math by plugging in numbers into formulas that teachers told me to memorize without fully understanding why I did it. That set me up for an ass kicking one I got to Calculus which requires a good foundation and knowledge of past math classes. I had to start back from square one and review. It takes a lot of work and patience but if you're diligent, math starts to make a lot more sense than just memorizing formulas. PM me if you need help with anything. |
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