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Re: Math...
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Originally Posted by Dancin103
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On a side note to the subject, I was playing blackjack at school with other students and they at one point had to use their cell phones to calculate what they had on the table. ...
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And you let them????
Is this what is known as a teachable moment?
Next time we are in the same town overnight, introduce me to those students so that I can assist with their education.
I'll teach them the importance of several branches of mathematics, the importance of being good at unassisted arthimetic, and help them figure out whether or not the universe is going to wait for them to wake up and smell the coffee.
I suspect they will remember the lesson for the rest of their lives, and in later years will consider the experience a beneficial one.
Blake
PS: Folks - Red dot me if you care to - Don't be shy - I'll pay attention, but I won't be upset
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Last edited by gblake : 05-09-2010 at 17:05.
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