Should Maths be taught in School ????

[Husky_mom]

Oh dear God!!..

I´m not a math person.. I hate them.. but what is with this people.. lol.. seems they chose not to take math.. or any other not math :P at all..

it seemed like a made up vid.. but it´s really not that far from the truth.. sadly..


my on topic real answer would be : yes, basic math should be taught.. the kind of math for everyday use.. all of the more complex, advanced, etc.. should be left for those that really like them, understand them and will use them in their lifes/work

[Karen]

For those who are confused, this is a take-off on a question that was actually asked of pageant contestants - "Should evolution be taught in schools."

Here is that video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBmh...layer_embedded

I don't think anyone seriously thinks math should not be taught.

[mrspunkysmom]

I don't think anyone seriously thinks math should not be taught.

You haven't met any of my students or their parents. Their idea of learning math is "show me how to do it on the calculator."

A lot of this has to do with the lack of importance placed on it in elementary schools.

[Vette]

Im for all kinds of math being taught but only if 'everyone' learns it. not be like my elementary math teachers who gave the answers to any the student/s when their usual teaching methods didnt work.

[mrspunkysmom]

Im for all kinds of math being taught but only if 'everyone' learns it. not be like my elementary math teachers who gave the answers to any the student/s when their usual teaching methods didnt work.

That's because when a student fails or does poorly these days, instead of putting the responsibility on the student and the family, the blame is put on the teacher.

And we are not allowed to tell the parent that the child has difficulties in that area. Might hurt some feelings.

But I agree with you.

[Bonny]

My daughter in law teaches 2nd grade & has to deal with behavior problems more then anything. They have teachers meetings dealing with children's behavior. They have some really disturbed messed up children to deal with.

Learning basic math is a must. Accounting classes & learning to balance a check book make more sense then finding the square root of whatever?

[mrspunkysmom]

My daughter in law teaches 2nd grade & has to deal with behavior problems more then anything. They have teachers meetings dealing with children's behavior. They have some really disturbed messed up children to deal with.

Learning basic math is a must. Accounting classes & learning to balance a check book make more sense then finding the square root of whatever?

That could get me started.

Later!