03-14-2011, 07:48 PM
(03-14-2011, 07:26 PM)Cracker Wrote:(03-14-2011, 07:17 PM)thekid65 Wrote: Learning that type of shit is defo useful in life, however the 1 3⁄16 ( 7 1⁄10 รท 2 5⁄9 ) + 9⁄20 shit that my kid does every night for math homework really irritates the shit out of me.
You don't see how you would use that to measure something?
Actually, the only reason we still teach/use fractions is in regards to our system of measurement. If we would have gone metric in the 70s (I understand why we didn't), we would not have to teach/learn fractions today.
Is your daughter in 5th or 6th grade?
Computing that type of problem is not useful at all, unless one is a carpenter. Tell, how often in life have you personally, since becoming an adult, had to solve such a problem....and better yet, can you tell me the answer?
Edit: She's in 7th, but has been doing these type problems for 2 years
Of the millions of sperm injected into your mother's pussy, you were the quickest?
You are no longer in the womb, friend. The competition is tougher out here.
You are no longer in the womb, friend. The competition is tougher out here.