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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
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LiptomaticMate
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
Trigonometry or Pre-Algebra?
So I've set up a couple of alternatives and please vote on multiple choices for the level of mathematics you think we actually practically need. What you think! 
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
Arithmetic (including modular forms and simple variable algebra, not just +-*/) is the only truly necessary math, unless you have a job requiring something higher (most likely geometry).
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RE: How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
Pre algebra and algebra, with a bit of algebra 2.
You might occasionally need some of it.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
The basic stuff (addition/subtraction/division/multiplication) is the only thing anybody uses irl. My siblings forgot all about algebra and they're 24-31.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
If this poll ever reaches 1000 votes, I'm gonna present this to my school principal/teacher. I agree that Algebra 1 is the absolute max which I feel is necessary to learn and comprehend, however school thinks that it will give me more choices if I become some kind of professor within quantum physics, but the thing is that if I ever become something even close to that I'll have to repeat and maybe even start everything over.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
I voted for:
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
Pre-Algebra and Algebra
Geometry for the win!
Why? Because those are the only ones I remember anything about. And I even dabble in programming occasionally, so... if I don't need the other stuff, neither does 99.9999% of the population.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
As long as I know enough math to calculate my expenses, I'll be fine.
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RE: How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
All the average person needs is basic arithmetic, as the others mentioned. I'm going to be learning more advanced forms of mathematics since I personally need them, but I know sure as hell that to most people it's just a waste of their god damned time.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
I'll have to agree with Tsukarekitta, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division is pretty much all we need, though if you are planning to work at a job that requires further math skills and knowledge rather than this, then that will be a different situation of needy.
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RE: How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
Most basic math, algrebra and a bit of geometry is all you need in real life, along with the other stuff you guys mentioned. The other advanced stuff you will only use if you need it for careers that use it a lot or personal choices.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
Ok ok we actually NEED as much math as we can get to expand the knowledge of the human race. However, my brain only cares for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  I ARE GOOD AT MATHS
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
I'd say just from basic math to pre-algebra and algebra. Everything else is beyond ridiculous.
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Hey, guys. As it turns out, calculus is actually kind of interesting. I've barely learned any of it, but what I have seen of it so far almost makes up for the five boring years of math I took prior to the beginning of this semester.
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RE: How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
humanity obviously needs all the advanced math we have and more.
I'm taking Integral Calculus now, already took differential. It's pretty hard... but I like it in a way. But I do suffer because of it.
The average person doesn't really need precalculus or anything, but I guess learning math the right way helps you think. But schools suck at teaching it.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
People are starting to vote for Calculus. Do we need that IRL if we don't have a job or activity related and requiring such a level of skill to that?
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I'm sure calculus has a use. In any case, limits are pretty neat problem-solving skills.
But, honestly. There are so many objects created nowadays that have strange shapes that can actually be graphed and picked apart by calculus. Or, at least, that's what I've heard.
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I am completely fine with knowing Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, if I need some type of solving techniques or something inside the Calculus topics and skills and stuff, then I'll learn it. But genereally speaking I find it quite useless for everyday use.
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Everyone should know advanced mathematics.
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RE: How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
(01-13-2013 05:44 AM)LiptomaticMate Wrote: I am completely fine with knowing Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, if I need some type of solving techniques or something inside the Calculus topics and skills and stuff, then I'll learn it. But genereally speaking I find it quite useless for everyday use.
Yeah I think you're right, except on a really basic level calculus is actually pretty easy and explains things on the real world that might be useful once in a while. i.e. acceleration vs. speed vs. position of objects/cars/whatever, etc.
imo it wouldn't be that hard to teach some basic calculus principles earlier on.
It's not like most people need Algebra, either... it's just that I didn't suffer that much from taking it, personally. It was challenging, though.
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RE: How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
(01-13-2013 10:25 AM)Wes Wrote: Everyone should know advanced mathematics.
Do you honestly believe that from the bottom of your heart? 
Calculus 4 ++ ?!?!? 
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I can't change my vote in favor of calculus or trigonometry. Those are both very fun and quite useful until you incorporate an unholy amount of algebra (at which point it becomes more like theoretical math).
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(01-14-2013 01:23 AM)DoA Wrote: I can't change my vote in favor of calculus or trigonometry. Those are both very fun and quite useful until you incorporate an unholy amount of algebra (at which point it becomes more like theoretical math).
Just reply here what you voted and then write what you vote now. It will be pulled out of the poll.
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How much math do you think we actually need? (Poll)
I voted Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division, but I want to keep that also. (Also, I'm not voting for Calculus 4 and ++)
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(01-14-2013 01:58 AM)DoA Wrote: I voted Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division, but I want to keep that also. (Also, I'm not voting for Calculus 4 and ++)
You were actually wanting to vote for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division + calculus or trigonometry as well?
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IF you say so then.
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(01-14-2013 02:39 AM)LiptomaticMate Wrote: (01-14-2013 01:58 AM)DoA Wrote: I voted Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division, but I want to keep that also. (Also, I'm not voting for Calculus 4 and ++)
You were actually wanting to vote for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division + calculus or trigonometry as well?
Yep. ASMD + calculus + trigonometry
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(01-14-2013 07:18 AM)Wes Wrote: (01-14-2013 12:37 AM)LiptomaticMate Wrote: (01-13-2013 10:25 AM)Wes Wrote: Everyone should know advanced mathematics.
Do you honestly believe that from the bottom of your heart?
Calculus 4 ++ ?!?!?
Over 9000 Calculus is what we really need. Then we'll all be competitive against the Chinese rocket karate master scientists.
(01-14-2013 01:08 PM)DoA Wrote: (01-14-2013 02:39 AM)LiptomaticMate Wrote: (01-14-2013 01:58 AM)DoA Wrote: I voted Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division, but I want to keep that also. (Also, I'm not voting for Calculus 4 and ++)
You were actually wanting to vote for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division + calculus or trigonometry as well?
Yep. ASMD + calculus + trigonometry
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What SoulRiser said with the addition of statistics... should help prevent things like gambler's fallacy.
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I'd say Algebra and Geomtery for the poll.
Personally, I'd aim for the highest level of mathematics.
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