View Poll Results: Are you good at math??

I'm Very good at math!!!

40.00%

I guess I know what I'm doing.

42.86%

I really stink at math!!!

10.00%

I need a Calculator for EVERYTHING!!!

7.14%

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Feb 14, 2004 | 03:58 AM

#16

Mike W

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From: Central Kali

Math is a type of shorthand. I was not good in high school. My HP calculator can do amazing things.

Learn it or fall behind.

Feb 14, 2004 | 06:56 AM

#17

stackclimber

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Joined: Dec 2003

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From: NC

Math is best remembered when practiced. I work in a science field and math is part of my daily routine. I know that after a vacation sometimes I get a bit rusty and need to warm up.

Feb 14, 2004 | 11:25 AM

#18

nymo

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Joined: Sep 2003

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From: Saskatchewan

It must be something like handwriting. I do everything on my laptop or desktop now. A pharmacist would have a hard time de-ciphering my scrawl now!!!

Feb 14, 2004 | 11:55 AM

#19

jpsartre12

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From: Detroit Subs

Quote:

Originally posted by CowboyBilly9Mile
I've been through algebra, then calculus, then multivariable calculus, then differential equations and linear algebra. I was really good at the last four until the years blew by. On the other hand, if I ever do need to deal with them, there are software packages that address the need quite nicely . As for the algebra, most of the useful stuff sticks to the ribs. If I wanted a minor in math, it's just two classes away.

It's been over 25 years since I got a minor in Math along with a degree in Chemistry. I find that the most I need to use now is simple algebra and canned statistics programs for multivariate analyses while doing DOEs.

Feb 14, 2004 | 10:26 PM

#20

wezol5484

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From: TX

Im pretty decent in Physics

Feb 14, 2004 | 10:31 PM

#21

Bronco2Nic

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Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 282

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From: Cloverdale, BC, Canada

If I didnt slack off and did my homework I could do way better than 63%.

Feb 15, 2004 | 05:58 AM

#22

Sudsrat

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Joined: Apr 2003

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From: L.Bucks,Pa.

I didn't vote 'I'm very good at math', because I don't know what defines being very good.So, I voted 'I guess I know what I'm doing'.Anyway...

In highschool I took trigonometry.Not to difficult once you learn the basic rules and formulas.But I never really paid too close attention,figuring, when the h#ll will I ever use this in the real world!
Well,after being a machinist/toolmaker for the last 25 yrs,
I use trig and other mathematical formulas almost every day!

So kiddies, pay attention in math class, you never know when it may come in handy!

Last edited by Sudsrat; Feb 15, 2004 at 06:01 AM.

Feb 15, 2004 | 07:10 AM

#23

ocanas2

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Most of my hs classmates would say that I was very good in math. I feel that i'm ok, now that i'm in college. got a B in Algebra I, A in Geometry, A in Algebra II, A in AP Calculus (3 on the exam), and a B in Calc II in college so far. Never did take trig, but still had to recall some of that in a chapter in calc II.
I'm only 19, so I'm not far enough into the real world to say whether or not I needed all that I was taught. Probably will, considering my major is engineering.