Do you like mathematics ? - Page 2

02-22-2006, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

I vote other...

I hate math when I was at school

until I got a job at US Army caserne... I have to use math EVERYDAY because it's my job. (use %, etc.. on utilities compsumation, invoices, etc. with calculator machine )

I getting use and like it...

Of course I have "pocket" calculator. My hubby and my both sons are very good with math...

opposite mine, my girls's father installed calculator on my SK2 we used to share before and I looked who and why did it and removed it

highlands · 02-22-2006, 11:32 AM

I once used to like math very much .. I majored math in uni.. but many things has changed in my life.. especially in regard to my world of senses.. As my hearing loss getting worse and worse my view on life has changed as well .. thereby I lost my interest in math.. instead, I've moved to another world .. amazing world of half silence.. I'm currently mastering the new world I'm in

I like laughing so much

Oceanbreeze · 02-22-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba

I know what you mean. I got caught in the "New Math" transition in 7th grade (1963), and overnight I went from straight-A math student to totally lost. I didn't recover until high school freshman algebra. Then I got back on track (straight-A again). Since then, the schools have dropped the "old" New Math, and are using different methods (I don't know what it is called now.) What a mess!

I don't know what it's like now. I shudder to think what it would be like now. I graduated HS in the 80s. I also struggled greatly. I scraped by with a C (average) in school, but never really grasped all of the concepts I needed for the higher maths like algebra and such. Oh, and you can forget geometry and trig. I never even LOOKED at that! Don't know what it is, and don't wanna know what it is!

It's a mess, no question, and it has been for more than a decade.

In college, I had to take some remedial math courses before I got to college Algebra. I was fortunate enough to have a prof that tought math the "old" way. And, that helped. I learned more in that semester than I learned in ALL of my twelve years in school!

Oceanbreeze · 02-22-2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sr171soars

I know what you mean. I was fortunate to learn math mostly the old way. They started changing things later on with no consistency at all. Now, my kids will probably be using different techniques and I gotta learn that too in order to help them. Fortunately, I'm good at math...

I know! My neice and nephew are starting school now. My nephew is in Kindergarten and my neice is in pre-K. I figure that I'll be able to help them with their homework until they reach 3rd, maybe 4th grade (if I'm lucky!).

I grasp multiplication pretty well, but I falter with division, fractions, decimals, and on and on. I also have the added difficulty of being out of college for 10 or so years. I mentioned in my post to Reba that I had a professor who tought remedial math the "old way", and I learned a lot from her. However, it's been a good 10 years since I was in her class. God help me!

02-22-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

I don't know what it's like now. I shudder to think what it would be like now. I graduated HS in the 80s. I also struggled greatly. I scraped by with a C (average) in school, but never really grasped all of the concepts I needed for the higher maths like algebra and such. Oh, and you can forget geometry and trig. I never even LOOKED at that! Don't know what it is, and don't wanna know what it is!

It's a mess, no question, and it has been for more than a decade.

In college, I had to take some remedial math courses before I got to college Algebra. I was fortunate enough to have a prof that tought math the "old" way. And, that helped. I learned more in that semester than I learned in ALL of my twelve years in school!

You got a "C"? I bet you did not know that there were some answers in the back of math text book.

Honest, I did not know about the answers in back until freshmen in high school. Thanks a lot to stupid classmates for not showing me earlier

Heath · 02-22-2006, 02:36 PM

I have a math learning disablity but I do enjoy math now much better than I did in high school and I use a calucator especially when doing the bills.

Heath · 02-22-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

I'm surprised how many people are dependent on calculators. When I interpret college math classes, I notice that even the instructors depends on using the calculator for even basic operations.

I didn't get my first "pocket" calculator until I was about 24 years old (they weren't available before that)--it was a Casio.

Ah good old Casio.

I remember the calucator wristwatches.

On a serious note.

I think American schools should be trained in both doing math the old fashioned way then use a graph calcuator etc but give more emphasis to doing math on paper and pen.

Y · 02-22-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Heath

Ah good old Casio.

I remember the calucator wristwatches.

On a serious note.

I think American schools should be trained in both doing math the old fashioned way then use a graph calcuator etc but give more emphasis to doing math on paper and pen.

Yeah, Agree ! (One of Good exercises for our Brains)

MMA fan · 02-22-2006, 03:47 PM

I love math. I've had to take a lot of math classes in college in regards to my major which is business finance. I've taken Algebra I and II, 2 different Statistics classes (can't remma the name exactly), Business Statistics, Matrices & Vectors, Caluclus I and II, and Business Caluclus. That's all I can remember for now... I can't remember all of my classes that I took!

Nancy · 02-22-2006, 07:29 PM

I am never good in math...it's always been my worse subject. The highest kind of math class I've taken in school was pre-algebra, I have never taken any advanced than that....and I've been to deaf/HOH program's math classes during my 3 years of H.S., and then in 12th grade, I had to take a math class with hearing kids who wanted to pass that test just to get a diploma....I finally made it and got a standard diploma at my 1988 HS graduation. I passed the English part in 9th grade to get the diploma.

I rely the calculator a lot....it's a big help.

LovelyBlkGal · 02-22-2006, 07:32 PM

Math give me pain in ass!

Reba · 02-22-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mookie

PRE-Sister,

Tell me about it. what was the cost for the basic calculator that you saw first time in your life? I was a little kid at 8 while you probably were hot young sexy...

I don't remember the exact cost; I just remember that it seemed very expensive at the time. It was fairly thick (like a deck of cards) and had only basic operations. My younger brother (geek) bought it for me.

Ahem...I was a married mom at the time; you'd have to ask my Hubby about that.

OldNavyGirl · 02-22-2006, 10:06 PM

I enjoy working on numbers in math but when it comes to ratio or leading negative in algebra -- I have some struggles in it because I kept forgetting theres leading negative which u have to change. Actually I'm in Interidmate algebra class now.

I'm still considering to take more algerbra in the future. I just love working with numbers.

ITPjohn · 02-23-2006, 12:43 AM

I've had some wonderful teachers over the years. Even with MANY years between HS and college, I still made straight A's in college. It was taking the five classes for the one credit that I really needed (College Algebra) that PO'ed me to no end. I watch the TV show 'Numbers' when I can and enjoy it. Part of my internship was tutoring and student teaching a Deaf Math class.

The chairman of my ITP was talking to students for orientation and mentioned that 15-20 more students could have graduated from the program, but were one class short. LM heard me say "Interpreting 3" and then said it was actually College Algebra that was stopping them. These students had finished all the ITP classes and passed the State Board, but algebra kept them from getting their degrees. Amazing!

Endymion · 02-23-2006, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ITPjohn

I've had some wonderful teachers over the years. Even with MANY years between HS and college, I still made straight A's in college. It was taking the five classes for the one credit that I really needed (College Algebra) that PO'ed me to no end. I watch the TV show 'Numbers' when I can and enjoy it. Part of my internship was tutoring and student teaching a Deaf Math class.

The chairman of my ITP was talking to students for orientation and mentioned that 15-20 more students could have graduated from the program, but were one class short. LM heard me say "Interpreting 3" and then said it was actually College Algebra that was stopping them. These students had finished all the ITP classes and passed the State Board, but algebra kept them from getting their degrees. Amazing!

You know what's funny? I've been incredibly fortunate to have had interpreters who had Engineering degrees. I'm not quite sure how I would have plucked so much from my Calculus lectures if it wasn't for those interpreters!

Then again, I live in the academic hub of my state, no surprise we've got overeducated people here!

Endymion · 02-23-2006, 01:27 AM

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Endymion · 02-23-2006, 01:28 AM

Everyone ....

What's your favorite thing, concept, or equation you've seen in math?

Mine so far is:

cos(x) dx = sin(x) + C

It's beautiful! *Drools*

Or if you like the visual, try Lyapunov fractals:

JeepGirl · 02-23-2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Endymion

Everyone ....

What's your favorite thing, concept, or equation you've seen in math?

Mine so far is:

cos(x) dx = sin(x) + C

It's beautiful! *Drools*

Or if you like the visual, try Lyapunov fractals:

Uhh.. endymoin.. what the heck is that? Calculus (sp)?

I hate hate hate hate Math.. As far as I can get is 2 + 2 .. oh i know the multiplications and division... I failed Algebra so forget it.. I guess I can say I'm best at English than Math...

Foxrac · 02-23-2006, 03:22 AM

I hate math class but... I passed all basic Algebra, Geometry and immediate Algebra. I have no math class for senior year.

Endymion · 02-23-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RebelGirl

Uhh.. endymoin.. what the heck is that? Calculus (sp)?

I hate hate hate hate Math.. As far as I can get is 2 + 2 .. oh i know the multiplications and division... I failed Algebra so forget it.. I guess I can say I'm best at English than Math...

Yep, it's calculus. The part with the cos(x) dx and sin(x) + C, that is.

The Lyapunov fractals are not really a part of calculus. They are a LOT of fun to play with though. You make pretty art with fractals. Have you seen the Mandelbrot fractal?

More visual math fun -- Pascal's Triangle!

You can even make hearts with algebra and trigonometry, except this time we use something called polar coordinates instead of the regular x and y ones we use:

r = 2 + 2 cos (theta)

You can somewhat say R is like Y and "theta" is like X.

Foxrac · 02-24-2006, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RebelGirl

Uhh.. endymoin.. what the heck is that? Calculus (sp)?

I hate hate hate hate Math.. As far as I can get is 2 + 2 .. oh i know the multiplications and division... I failed Algebra so forget it.. I guess I can say I'm best at English than Math...

Wow, many rednecks don't doing well in math class but... they got nothing from high school.

Heath · 02-24-2006, 01:12 AM

Hi Endymion,

Are you aware that Albert Einstein did not invent the mathemical formula of the E=mc2

There was an Italian mathemican that figured this out before Einstein ever did.

I am trying to remember the name of the Italian mathemican? Thank you

JeepGirl · 02-24-2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Endymion

Yep, it's calculus. The part with the cos(x) dx and sin(x) + C, that is.

The Lyapunov fractals are not really a part of calculus. They are a LOT of fun to play with though. You make pretty art with fractals. Have you seen the Mandelbrot fractal?

More visual math fun -- Pascal's Triangle!

You can even make hearts with algebra and trigonometry, except this time we use something called polar coordinates instead of the regular x and y ones we use:

r = 2 + 2 cos (theta)

You can somewhat say R is like Y and "theta" is like X.

I don't think I want to see that again.. its too confusing!

or you can be my tutor but we'll have to go with the basic math first then go on..

just kidding..

JeepGirl · 02-24-2006, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TrippLA

Wow, many rednecks don't doing well in math class but... they got nothing from high school.

Well, I can say I'm good at English, P.E. and Spelling.. I may be a redneck but doesn't mean I'm not smart. I just dislike Math, it has never been my favorite subject so I always try to avoid Math as much as I can.

P.E. was always my favorite, I was so looking forward for P.E. back in school. I'm just an athletic that likes to do sports. What can I say?

Foxrac · 02-24-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RebelGirl

Well, I can say I'm good at English, P.E. and Spelling.. I may be a redneck but doesn't mean I'm not smart. I just dislike Math, it has never been my favorite subject so I always try to avoid Math as much as I can.

P.E. was always my favorite, I was so looking forward for P.E. back in school. I'm just an athletic that likes to do sports. What can I say?

I just kiddin with u.

again, ur and rednecks are smart enough than neo-nazi gangs in CA.

View Poll Results: What do you think of math ?
I love it	26	36.11%
I like it a little but not much	19	26.39%
I'm not interested	2	2.78%
I hate it	23	31.94%
I have really no idea	1	1.39%
Other	1	1.39%
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02-22-2006, 11:32 AM	#32 (permalink)
highlands In Love & Happy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in an inland city Posts: 4,168	I once used to like math very much .. I majored math in uni.. but many things has changed in my life.. especially in regard to my world of senses.. As my hearing loss getting worse and worse my view on life has changed as well .. thereby I lost my interest in math.. instead, I've moved to another world .. amazing world of half silence.. I'm currently mastering the new world I'm in I like laughing so much __________________

02-22-2006, 10:06 PM	#43 (permalink)
OldNavyGirl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Illinois Posts: 3,614	I enjoy working on numbers in math but when it comes to ratio or leading negative in algebra -- I have some struggles in it because I kept forgetting theres leading negative which u have to change. Actually I'm in Interidmate algebra class now. I'm still considering to take more algerbra in the future. I just love working with numbers. __________________ what does friendship really mean to you?

02-23-2006, 12:43 AM	#44 (permalink)
ITPjohn SAC Class of 05 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Starship Enterprise... WISH! Posts: 781	Another math geek I've had some wonderful teachers over the years. Even with MANY years between HS and college, I still made straight A's in college. It was taking the five classes for the one credit that I really needed (College Algebra) that PO'ed me to no end. I watch the TV show 'Numbers' when I can and enjoy it. Part of my internship was tutoring and student teaching a Deaf Math class. The chairman of my ITP was talking to students for orientation and mentioned that 15-20 more students could have graduated from the program, but were one class short. LM heard me say "Interpreting 3" and then said it was actually College Algebra that was stopping them. These students had finished all the ITP classes and passed the State Board, but algebra kept them from getting their degrees. Amazing!

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02-22-2006, 02:36 PM	#36 (permalink)
Heath Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,959	I have a math learning disablity but I do enjoy math now much better than I did in high school and I use a calucator especially when doing the bills.

02-22-2006, 03:47 PM	#39 (permalink)
MMA fan insane dedication Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 146	I love math. I've had to take a lot of math classes in college in regards to my major which is business finance. I've taken Algebra I and II, 2 different Statistics classes (can't remma the name exactly), Business Statistics, Matrices & Vectors, Caluclus I and II, and Business Caluclus. That's all I can remember for now... I can't remember all of my classes that I took!

02-22-2006, 07:29 PM	#40 (permalink)
Nancy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,289	I am never good in math...it's always been my worse subject. The highest kind of math class I've taken in school was pre-algebra, I have never taken any advanced than that....and I've been to deaf/HOH program's math classes during my 3 years of H.S., and then in 12th grade, I had to take a math class with hearing kids who wanted to pass that test just to get a diploma....I finally made it and got a standard diploma at my 1988 HS graduation. I passed the English part in 9th grade to get the diploma. I rely the calculator a lot....it's a big help.

02-22-2006, 07:32 PM	#41 (permalink)
LovelyBlkGal It's me :-P Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Somewhere in OHIO Posts: 4,071	Math give me pain in ass!

02-23-2006, 01:28 AM	#47 (permalink)
Endymion All but haute couture Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere within the geographical proximity of sanity. Posts: 1,382	Everyone .... What's your favorite thing, concept, or equation you've seen in math? Mine so far is: cos(x) dx = sin(x) + C It's beautiful! Drools Or if you like the visual, try Lyapunov fractals:

02-23-2006, 03:22 AM	#49 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14,297	I hate math class but... I passed all basic Algebra, Geometry and immediate Algebra. I have no math class for senior year. __________________

02-24-2006, 01:12 AM	#52 (permalink)
Heath Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,959	Hi Endymion, Are you aware that Albert Einstein did not invent the mathemical formula of the E=mc2 There was an Italian mathemican that figured this out before Einstein ever did. I am trying to remember the name of the Italian mathemican? Thank you

02-24-2006, 11:00 AM	#56 (permalink)
Endymion All but haute couture Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere within the geographical proximity of sanity. Posts: 1,382