They make easy mistakes at adding, dividing fractions. Also about solving simple equations.
Some students learn these things quickly but some seem to repeat these mistakes over and over.
Example of mistakes: 1) (1/2)/7 is 1/14 and not 7/2 .
2) 1/(2x^(-3)) is x^(3)/2 and not 2x^(3).
2006-11-07 09:41:22 · 10 answers · asked by Theta40 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I find that so hard to believe.That's inexcusable at that level of education.I've been in the building trades for 19 years and can add,subtract,multiply and divide fractions in my head.The rules are painfully simple regarding the math.I have a hard time believing anyone could have problems with that.
And not for nothing,but your grammar is pretty bad as well.The question should read "Why do students at the university level still have difficulties with fractions?"
2006-11-07 09:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by joecseko 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because some people are good at math and some are not. I never had any problems with my algebra/calc classes, but I can understand the frustration. You can say the same thing about English. Use this site as an example. How many spelling/grammar mistakes do you see constantly? There are just as many in a stack of resumes. I think it all boils down to whether someone is good at math or not.
2006-11-07 09:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by robtheman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In defense of some university students, I'll have to say that not all students, even those with excellent abilities in certain areas, are good at math. I could understand if a history or literature student was having trouble with the examples you give in a required math course, but if you are saying math majors are making these mistakes, they will have a difficult time catching up on fundamentals, to say the least!
2006-11-07 09:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by budget strapped 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with all education, you retain what is used in your everyday life. If you don't use fractions at least periodically, you push that information to a spider-webbed corner of your brain.
Foreign language is an excellent example. You can make A's in the class and 10 years later can only remember a few phrases and words.
2006-11-07 09:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 02:19:33 · answer #5 · answered by criselda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you are making a statement, not asking a question.
I agree with you, the problem seems to come when I try to do to many steps in my head without having practiced enough to do it that way
2006-11-07 09:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people are good at math and some are not and the people who are not good tend to repeat the mistakes over and over.
2006-11-07 09:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US school systems suck. In Mexico, as I understand it, is mandatory to know Algebra by the sixth grade! Just astounding!
2006-11-07 09:45:35 · answer #8 · answered by bourqueno77 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do they have difficulty?
Because they did not learn this properly in High School.
Or perhaps, they have forgotten.
2006-11-07 09:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by Richard E 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they weren't taught properly in elementary school or high school.
2006-11-07 10:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋