A great piece on the why question!
http://www.examiner.com/x-29491-Topeka-K12-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Why-do-I-need-to-know-this
Showing posts with label when are we ever. Show all posts
Showing posts with label when are we ever. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
When Are We Ever Gonna Use This Math? (for THINKING!)
What do you say to the question "When are we ever gonna use this Math?"
Are people really searching for the utility of Math (perhaps in hope of avoidance!) or it is a challenge question?
Perhaps the real intention is:
"If we're not gonna use it, then please don't make us learn it."
Most are not saying "Wow! This is so cool -- when will I get to use this?".
Are people really searching for the utility of Math (perhaps in hope of avoidance!) or it is a challenge question?
Perhaps the real intention is:
"If we're not gonna use it, then please don't make us learn it."
Most are not saying "Wow! This is so cool -- when will I get to use this?".
Please post your comments -- thanks!
PS In "The Magic of Thinking Big", David Schwartz (same name as my Grandpa) writes "Anything that improves thinking ability is education."
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