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Why do i need to learn this?
Proofs: prove it's a triangle
me: what does this have to do with anything
logic: is this true or false?
me: this is just common sense! WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO TEACH 10th GRADERS COMMON SENSE?!?!
i just feel like... so m any things that i learn in highschool... wont even matter when i try to get a job...
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Edited by Chaz: 4/25/2013 8:36:33 PM[quote]Why do i need to learn this? Proofs: prove it's a triangle me: what does this have to do with anything[/quote]Basic stuff that leads to more advanced stuff which require and demonstrate mathematical aptitude which is useful in many jobs. [quote]logic: is this true or false? me: this is just common sense! WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO TEACH 10th GRADERS COMMON SENSE?!?![/quote]A lot of basic logic seems like common sense but when you get to proper complex stuff the entry level stuff that you go over at early stages is a good grounding. [quote]i just feel like... so m any things that i learn in highschool... wont even matter when i try to get a job... (add more to the list)[/quote]Most stuff you learn in high school will be useful for one occupation or another, at least as a jumping off point for the real stuff.