The general notion is that none of it helps... especially maths.. I'd like to see both sides on this.
2007-06-13 14:27:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I have a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and it has helped me immensely. I have skills that others do not.
I went to grad school, but had to drop out after my first husband left me and our two kids (2 years and 8 days old). It was very easy for me to find temporary work and then a permanent job because I had good math and computer skills. I did not have to go on welfare or rely on others to take care of myself and my babies.
I was at my first full-time job for six months before getting a promotion and doubling my pay. Since that time, I have had lots of issues...including a stint in prison. After getting out, I went right back to my old job because I can do things that others cannot and have skills that others do not. I have a lot of flexibility and leeway at work.
School is not for everyone, but it sure helped me succeed against the odds.
Another thing, college and grad school are much different than high school because the higher up you go, the more classes you take just in the subject that you really like. So, let's say you are an art major...in college and grad school most of your classes would be related to art.
Good luck.
- Cam
2007-06-13 14:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
One can learn things from School, especially if they are willing and motivated. Sometimes this is not always the case. However, there is miniscule amount of information learned during Elementary to Secondary and even Post-Secondary school. Many persons in the United States have the capacity to learn more than what is put on the table. These persons are like a fat boy given a green bean staring at him from a china dish for his meal.
Just finishing my first year in college( "taking the basics" as many refer to it), I've noticed that the majority of the amount covered was, basically, the same material covered in high school. Possibly covered with a bit more depth than in high school, but similar in comparison.
2007-06-13 14:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you learn at any time in your life is important and helps shape you, your opinions and ultimately how you deal with life.
The biggest thing school/early learning should teach you is how to learn and how to use the information and knowledge you gain.
Subject wise the most important IMO are the basics, reading (if you can read you can find out anything you need to know), writing (if you can write neatly you can express yourself) arithmetic (if you can add etc you can budget, shop etc).
Once you have these subjects mastered everything else is extras. History shows you how the past affects the here and now as well as the future (it is a true statement that history repeats itself). Sciences help you understand everything from your body to the planet you live on and so forth.
I suppose really I would have to say that eveything I have learnt in my life whether at school or from experience has shaped me and helped with everything from crosswords to home educating a so called 'lost cause' who at 14 is now preparing to sit her GCSEs.
2007-06-13 14:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by Margaret S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great question. "Education" helps us to fit into society, to be good citizens, to pay taxes regularly, to cope. Free thinkers, on the other hand, learn to read between the lines and to ask questions about subjects not discussed in school. Like, why history is written by the winner of wars. IMO, you have got to see "Letters from Iwo Jima". Eastwood does a dynamite job of showing war from the "other side". Perhaps this will begin a trend toward truth in history.
2007-06-13 14:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by Concerned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Education, either learned via school or experience, is the building block for your future earnings potential and happiness.
If you don't get the basics of math, plan to live in the poor house. At the very minimum, it'll help you with your personal finances. At work, it'll help you with statistics and tracking project progress (or, if your field is science, it'll be your foundation for your projects).
Reading and Writing are essential. Without them, your ability to communicate will be limited. Nobody takes you seriously if you can't communicate.
2007-06-13 14:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Zeltar 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The general notion is wrong. Life is tough and the more education you have, the more opportunities you are given to prove your worth.
2007-06-13 15:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
math associated with survival ie check books, budgets, fine. My son does drafting and uses some in programs. my husband uses a lot of math BUT always uses some electronic device to be sure his numbers are accurate.
language and writing... use them everyday.
most of the stuff you learn you never need again until your kid needs help
2007-06-13 14:33:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has helped a bit. But it kind of depends on what you want to study. For instance, to be a doctor, you need an average of 7-10 years of college. Sometimes it can be more.
2007-06-13 14:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by Natasha M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all helps. Everything you do will tie in somehow. Maybe not EVERYTHING but the general idea of how things work, including math, helps you in the future!
2007-06-13 14:29:49 · answer #9 · answered by *Bri* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all i know is reading and math the other stuff is useless to me. it really depends on what your jobs calls for. but math sucks for me
school should really teach you how to survive in the real world
2007-06-13 14:30:49 · answer #10 · answered by i rather feel pain 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋