When in High School I told my math teacher the following joke. I thought it was hilarious at the time, but over the years I’ve matured a bit. In any event:
Why does a mathematician never get constipated?They can work anything out with a pencil. ( # 2 pencil, of course.)
My kids started the “I hate math” chant last year, but they’re pretty good at it, so this year I put them in a math tutoring group where they explain concepts, give them different ways to solve a problem, and they can hang out with kids of all ages (so they can socialize a bit and see that math can be fun). They like it much better now and think it’s great that math is not a big deal at school, even when they’re moving onto new concepts.
The only kind of math I ever did well was logic (anything that makes sense to me is fairly easy to remember, otherwise I have always had a completely dismal memory.
I worked for decades in HVAC plumbing and even electrical, but actual construction (even codes for the most part) make sense. And though there are many, I found that Chicago Buidiing Code was the most comprehensive (except for State of CA- and I DON’T want to deal with that).
I use simple math every day. Total the groceries, figure out the cost of 1.6 kg of bananas at 79¢ a pound. (yes. That is how the store posts the prices). And don’t forget the GST on deli items and PST on magazines..See. Simple math..
Jeff0811 over 10 years ago
I’m right there with you Maria.
When in High School I told my math teacher the following joke. I thought it was hilarious at the time, but over the years I’ve matured a bit. In any event:
Why does a mathematician never get constipated?They can work anything out with a pencil. ( # 2 pencil, of course.)
lightenup Premium Member over 10 years ago
My kids started the “I hate math” chant last year, but they’re pretty good at it, so this year I put them in a math tutoring group where they explain concepts, give them different ways to solve a problem, and they can hang out with kids of all ages (so they can socialize a bit and see that math can be fun). They like it much better now and think it’s great that math is not a big deal at school, even when they’re moving onto new concepts.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 10 years ago
Sorry to hear that Maria.
vldazzle over 10 years ago
The only kind of math I ever did well was logic (anything that makes sense to me is fairly easy to remember, otherwise I have always had a completely dismal memory.
I worked for decades in HVAC plumbing and even electrical, but actual construction (even codes for the most part) make sense. And though there are many, I found that Chicago Buidiing Code was the most comprehensive (except for State of CA- and I DON’T want to deal with that).
Hunter7 over 10 years ago
I use simple math every day. Total the groceries, figure out the cost of 1.6 kg of bananas at 79¢ a pound. (yes. That is how the store posts the prices). And don’t forget the GST on deli items and PST on magazines..See. Simple math..