Should non-STEM majors be required to learn algebra?

Dustin · November 27, 2014, 01:47:49 PM

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Mad Max · November 27, 2014, 01:58:04 PM

Yes.

Considering algebra is taught in elementary and middle school, I don't see how this has to do anything with STEM/non-STEM majors in college.

More Than Mortal · November 27, 2014, 02:06:11 PM

Yes, I intend on using Khan Academy to brush up on my algebra before I start studying Economics at Uni. If I need it for Economics, I think STEM students should have a decent command of it, too.

big dog · November 27, 2014, 02:26:21 PM

yeah

umm im not at Uni yet but i'll be starting a degree in computer science next year

Azumarill · November 27, 2014, 02:27:37 PM

no fuck you

i chose to major in history specifically to take as few STEM courses as possible. i know enough algebra to get by. if you make me take more math classes i swear ill skullfuck your firstborn child

Oh · November 27, 2014, 02:28:33 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on November 27, 2014, 02:06:11 PM

Yes, I intend on using Khan Academy to brush up on my algebra before I start studying Economics at Uni. If I need it for Economics, I think STEM students should have a decent command of it, too.

Enjoy your ordered differential equations :)

The Lord Slide Rule · November 27, 2014, 02:43:20 PM

Leave it up to me and every one would have to take all the maths.

I'm considering taking abstract algebra for funsies next fall.

The Lord Slide Rule · November 27, 2014, 02:45:14 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on November 27, 2014, 02:06:11 PM

Yes, I intend on using Khan Academy to brush up on my algebra before I start studying Economics at Uni. If I need it for Economics, I think STEM students should have a decent command of it, too.

Khan is a decent resource. You can also find online lectures for just about anything on youtube.

November 27, 2014, 03:04:57 PM

Gotta love the STEM circlejerk.

Statefarm · November 27, 2014, 05:02:28 PM

Algebra is basic math everyone should know

g💚jira · November 27, 2014, 07:12:24 PM

If it were up to me, algebra and mathematical thinking would be a requirement for every single year of higher education. The logic seriously, truly does help.

Kinder Graham · November 27, 2014, 07:24:03 PM

ew math

I wouldn't hate it so much if teachers were not so damn nazi towards calculators and shit. Like fucking really, in the real world I'm going to use a calculator or Google; not like I'll do that shit in my head

PSU · November 27, 2014, 10:37:51 PM

no fuck math

Kinder Graham · November 27, 2014, 10:53:23 PM

Quote from: GodspeedGojira! on November 27, 2014, 07:12:24 PM

If it were up to me, algebra and mathematical thinking would be a requirement for every single year of higher education. The logic seriously, truly does help.

I wouldn't attend college then

Flee · November 29, 2014, 04:09:52 AM

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