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It is sad that the general population is unable to see learning math as good in of itself. Not everything must be solely "practical."
Math education is basically a Time waster designed to justify hierarchies, it's tangentially related to math but not really in purpose, there's just numbers involved
Wow, that's one of the worst takes on math education I've ever heard.
It's based on my personal experience being burned by the system. Endless math drills that could have just been a calculator in order tobget grade points to get into a "good college" and a job, if you're lucky. There's a reason people come away from contemporary math education completely burned out
Not really. Not everyone enjoys advanced mathematics the same way not everyone enjoys english literature or engineering, or arts and crafts. People have different interests, aptitudes, and skills. That's how the world works.
they still should learn them.
Did you actually read what I wrote or the context behind it? I don't think you did. I am saying not everyone wants to learn these things just for the sake of it. Some people want to learn the parts of maths that are more practical and want to be given practical examples. I don't see a problem with accommodating those students or looking down on people who think that way like the original commenter was doing.
Yeah, not understanding math and statistics makes propaganda so easy! I've seen so many people invest their savings into things that were mathematically or physically impossible from the get go. Gambling too!
Did you actually read what I wrote or the context behind it? I don't think you did.
I am saying not everyone wants to learn these things just for the sake of it. Some people want to learn the parts of maths that are more practical and want to be given practical examples. I don't see a problem with accommodating those students or looking down on people who think that way like the original commenter was doing.
What I am not saying is that no one should learn any maths at all. I don't know how you got that from my comment. It's like you are deliberately trying to misinterpret what I am saying.