Do you like mathematics ?

highlands · 02-21-2006, 03:55 PM

Do you like math ? Explain your answer ? Why yes? or Why no ?

(BTW I'm a mathematician

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Roadrunner · 02-21-2006, 04:01 PM

I used to excel in math while taking it in high school (decades ago..heh), although, as for math, the simple means of using a calculator makes it umm...less 'nerve-whacking'.

I wouldn't have minded if I had pursue math more deeper in my later years...well, for now and the time being, sticking with the good ol' calculator!

Oceanbreeze · 02-21-2006, 04:04 PM

I despite math and always have. Reason: I was never any good at it.

02-21-2006, 04:23 PM

Math is my primary language. Last time I took Introductory Statistics before Calculus II a few years ago...

highlands · 02-21-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mookie

Math is my primary language. Last time I took Introductory Statistics before Calculus II a few years ago...

Sorry, I forgot most of what I learned in uni...

darkangel8603 · 02-21-2006, 04:33 PM

I love math!, I enjoy figuring out answers for problems with math.

IslandGal · 02-21-2006, 04:35 PM

I voted I like it but not much. Math was not my favorite subject when I was in high school. I wish I had paid more attention on Math though.

IslandGal · 02-21-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadrunner

I used to excel in math while taking it in high school (decades ago..heh), although, as for math, the simple means of using a calculator makes it umm...less 'nerve-whacking'.

I wouldn't have minded if I had pursue math more deeper in my later years...well, for now and the time being, sticking with the good ol' calculator!

LOL you are not the only one who sticks with a calculator. I do too

highlands · 02-21-2006, 04:38 PM

Thanks for your comments, buddies but I should go to bed .. It's 23:33 now!!! Take care

Steel X · 02-21-2006, 04:41 PM

I seriously seriously HATE math! math's my arch-enemy.

JustinZ28 · 02-21-2006, 04:47 PM

Yea i really really dislike math to the fullest. Esp when I have to pay to take it in school, and act like im interested in it, blah

GalaxyAngel · 02-21-2006, 04:52 PM

Math?!?!?!? r u saying...

HELLLLLPPPPPP... Bring my best friend Calculator... In Case If I need.... and will hollering for calculator..

Saved my bell!

Miss-Delectable · 02-21-2006, 05:05 PM

Maths?! I think I have a phobia!!

Eww, I refused to take any form of Mathematics in grade 11 and 12. It scared me......

Endymion · 02-21-2006, 05:39 PM

I love math! I have to know it anyway, so it all works out nice.

RedheadGrrl · 02-21-2006, 05:53 PM

I used to love it when I was in 11th and 12th grade. When I went to College, I hate it. BUT I like it but not too much. Like others said - Must have calculator!!

Reba · 02-21-2006, 06:00 PM

I never took any higher level math courses; just algebra 1 & 2, and plane geometry in high school, and algebra in college. I enjoyed taking math in school. It was the "old" math--no calculators but good ol' slide rule.

I most enjoy doing math in my head. I developed that practice when I worked at a movie theater snack stand for a year after high school. We had no "register"--just a divided cash tray. I had to total up prices, figure the tax, and make change in my head. That was in CT, and at that time the sales tax was 7.5%, and it wasn't charged for every item (candy and orange drink yes, popcorn and ice cream no). My accounts balanced every time.

I drive Hubby nuts. When we go shopping, I keep a running total of purchases in my head. When we get to the checkout, I have the exact amount of money ready, including taxes. I am also the person that everyone asks for help for figuring tips, grade averages, how many boards or gallons of paint to buy, etc. It's just a game.

Cousin Vinny · 02-21-2006, 07:24 PM

I never really was good at math. However, I do engage in 'ad hoc' mathematics where I apply my limited knowledge in solving a certain problem, usually involving my finances!

I would like to learn more, though. I find the field very fascinating.

sequoias · 02-21-2006, 07:27 PM

I hate math, only algebra or some complicated math that I don't like. Something easy for me, I would like.

DeafMonkey · 02-21-2006, 07:40 PM

*amen* I hate MATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL no joke

sr171soars · 02-21-2006, 08:24 PM

I enjoy Math alot. I went as far as Calculus I. I have dabbed in some other areas like Linear Algerbra. I always wanted to get into Topology but I just don't have the background for the heavy duty stuff. *Sigh* Never enough time to play...

Give me a good HP calculator with RPN and I'm one happy camper. I can't believe that very few people are able to deal with RPN (mumble...getting harder to find too!)

Reba · 02-21-2006, 08:38 PM

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.

Oceanbreeze · 02-21-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

I never took any higher level math courses; just algebra 1 & 2, and plane geometry in high school, and algebra in college. I enjoyed taking math in school. It was the "old" math--no calculators but good ol' slide rule.

I most enjoy doing math in my head. I developed that practice when I worked at a movie theater snack stand for a year after high school. We had no "register"--just a divided cash tray. I had to total up prices, figure the tax, and make change in my head. That was in CT, and at that time the sales tax was 7.5%, and it wasn't charged for every item (candy and orange drink yes, popcorn and ice cream no). My accounts balanced every time.

I drive Hubby nuts. When we go shopping, I keep a running total of purchases in my head. When we get to the checkout, I have the exact amount of money ready, including taxes. I am also the person that everyone asks for help for figuring tips, grade averages, how many boards or gallons of paint to buy, etc. It's just a game.

But, you know... It's GOOD that you learned the "old way". As for me, they tried to teach me by different methods, and it just confused me to no end. I ended up graduating high school with just the basics. I attempted algebra in college, but lets just say my performance was less than stellar in that class.

lol

I think if they had stuck to one method and tought me, I would have been okay. As it was, I never really learned much, because, I spent all of Jr. High and High School massively confused. Needless to say, I am VERY calculator dependant!

EyesBlueDeaf · 02-21-2006, 08:58 PM

I don't really like math. I think I have "Dyscalculia" .. always had (still do now) problem memorizing the multiplication table higher than 5. I do addition/subtraction with no problem. but division so-so. So I do rely on the calculator to do the students' grades.

sr171soars · 02-21-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

But, you know... It's GOOD that you learned the "old way". As for me, they tried to teach me by different methods, and it just confused me to no end. I ended up graduating high school with just the basics. I attempted algebra in college, but lets just say my performance was less than stellar in that class.

lol

I think if they had stuck to one method and tought me, I would have been okay. As it was, I never really learned much, because, I spent all of Jr. High and High School massively confused. Needless to say, I am VERY calculator dependant!

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...

Reba · 02-21-2006, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

...I think if they had stuck to one method and tought me, I would have been okay. ..

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!

Reba · 02-21-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

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...

Aack! I just read your post after I had submitted mine! Spooky! I had read and responded to Oceanbreeze's post before I had read yours.

Maria · 02-21-2006, 09:51 PM

I like math - just basic. I am not 100% crazy over it. I am usin' it for shoppin' reason.

02-22-2006, 01:29 AM

Quote:

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.

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...

Liebling:-))) · 02-22-2006, 01:58 AM

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...

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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Oceanbreeze Happy Holidays to all! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. FL Posts: 6,841	I despite math and always have. Reason: I was never any good at it. __________________ "And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am" ~Goo Goo Dolls Iris

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Roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,090	I used to excel in math while taking it in high school (decades ago..heh), although, as for math, the simple means of using a calculator makes it umm...less 'nerve-whacking'. I wouldn't have minded if I had pursue math more deeper in my later years...well, for now and the time being, sticking with the good ol' calculator!

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Mookie Guest Posts: n/a	Math is my primary language. Last time I took Introductory Statistics before Calculus II a few years ago...

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darkangel8603 Loki : God of Mischief Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,430	I love math!, I enjoy figuring out answers for problems with math.

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IslandGal Hi ya! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 4,323	I voted I like it but not much. Math was not my favorite subject when I was in high school. I wish I had paid more attention on Math though.

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JustinZ28 Addicted to txting Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BOrlando, and Phila every 3wks Posts: 100	Yea i really really dislike math to the fullest. Esp when I have to pay to take it in school, and act like im interested in it, blah

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GalaxyAngel That's me! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 13,540	Math?!?!?!? r u saying... HELLLLLPPPPPP... Bring my best friend Calculator... In Case If I need.... and will hollering for calculator.. Saved my bell! __________________ Parent's proud our children.

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Miss-Delectable Capt Tony Nelson, Jeannie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: No.1 Shopping Capital in Australia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 3	Maths?! I think I have a phobia!! Eww, I refused to take any form of Mathematics in grade 11 and 12. It scared me...... __________________

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Endymion All but haute couture Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere within the geographical proximity of sanity. Posts: 1,382	I love math! I have to know it anyway, so it all works out nice.

02-21-2006, 05:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
RedheadGrrl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,816	I used to love it when I was in 11th and 12th grade. When I went to College, I hate it. BUT I like it but not too much. Like others said - Must have calculator!!

02-21-2006, 06:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 17,237	I never took any higher level math courses; just algebra 1 & 2, and plane geometry in high school, and algebra in college. I enjoyed taking math in school. It was the "old" math--no calculators but good ol' slide rule. I most enjoy doing math in my head. I developed that practice when I worked at a movie theater snack stand for a year after high school. We had no "register"--just a divided cash tray. I had to total up prices, figure the tax, and make change in my head. That was in CT, and at that time the sales tax was 7.5%, and it wasn't charged for every item (candy and orange drink yes, popcorn and ice cream no). My accounts balanced every time. I drive Hubby nuts. When we go shopping, I keep a running total of purchases in my head. When we get to the checkout, I have the exact amount of money ready, including taxes. I am also the person that everyone asks for help for figuring tips, grade averages, how many boards or gallons of paint to buy, etc. It's just a game.

02-21-2006, 07:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cousin Vinny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 686	I never really was good at math. However, I do engage in 'ad hoc' mathematics where I apply my limited knowledge in solving a certain problem, usually involving my finances! I would like to learn more, though. I find the field very fascinating.

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sequoias Subaru rules! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 12,767	I hate math, only algebra or some complicated math that I don't like. Something easy for me, I would like. __________________

02-21-2006, 07:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
DeafMonkey SUN/MOON Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,567	amen I hate MATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL no joke

02-21-2006, 08:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
sr171soars Cyborg since March '05 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,376	I enjoy Math alot. I went as far as Calculus I. I have dabbed in some other areas like Linear Algerbra. I always wanted to get into Topology but I just don't have the background for the heavy duty stuff. Sigh Never enough time to play... Give me a good HP calculator with RPN and I'm one happy camper. I can't believe that very few people are able to deal with RPN (mumble...getting harder to find too!)

02-21-2006, 08:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 17,237	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.

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EyesBlueDeaf Quit staring at my arse! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,147	I don't really like math. I think I have "Dyscalculia" .. always had (still do now) problem memorizing the multiplication table higher than 5. I do addition/subtraction with no problem. but division so-so. So I do rely on the calculator to do the students' grades. __________________ Remember to keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up! Ride on... www.deafbikers.freeforums.org http://www.njdeafsports.org/NESR

02-21-2006, 09:51 PM	#27 (permalink)
Maria My love and I Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 8,718	I like math - just basic. I am not 100% crazy over it. I am usin' it for shoppin' reason.

02-22-2006, 01:58 AM	#29 (permalink)
Liebling:-))) My 3 darling princesses Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 27,021	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... __________________