Why do teachers 👩🏫 teach us many unimportant things! Like for example, in math.... dividing decimals or um 😐..... oh yeah....1 plus 1 . I mean no grownupwould solve that I mean it’s so unecsessary
Ms, Pi has a great explanation.
Do you know absolutely what you'll be doing in 10 or 20 years? I once had a small group of 7th grade boys in a career exploration class. Fifteen years later, one boy, the son of missionaries, was working as he thought he would -- a missionary in a foreign country. One boy who wanted to be a police officer was in jail for drug sales. I don't think any of the others were following their intended career either.
It's the school's responsibility to give you knowledge in many fields so that when you are older you'll be prepared to follow what ever your mature self wants.
In order to get a rocket ship up into space...
all of your "number work" has to be exactly spot on...
Lives are at stake...
So... sometimes you don't see the big picture (Saving the planet, exploring space etc).
And we need good mathematicians to get those numbers right to ensure everyone is safe : )
... not to mention clear-headed thinking and acceptable writing skills for the adult world.
I hope you're paying attention to what Ms. Pi and Ms. Sue wrote. All young people need to be prepared for whatever life throws at them.
Without teachers we can't do anything
Teachers teach a variety of topics in order to provide a well-rounded education and develop essential skills. Here's why specific topics like dividing decimals and basic addition, such as 1 plus 1, are taught:
1. Building a foundation: Learning mathematical operations like dividing decimals helps build a strong foundation for more advanced math skills. These concepts are fundamental in understanding and solving more complex problems later on.
2. Practical applications: While examples like 1 plus 1 may seem obvious, they serve as a basis for more complex addition problems that arise in everyday life. Simple arithmetic operations are used in various contexts such as grocery shopping, budgeting, or calculating time or distance.
3. Developing problem-solving skills: Math problems, even seemingly simple ones, train your brain to think logically and analytically. By practicing smaller, straightforward problems, you develop problem-solving skills that can be applied to more intricate mathematical challenges or even unrelated real-life situations.
4. Critical thinking and reasoning: Mathematics teaches valuable skills like critical thinking, reasoning, and abstraction. By engaging with mathematical concepts at different levels, you learn to apply logic, make connections, and analyze information effectively.
5. Well-rounded education: Education is not solely focused on practicality; it is also about exposing students to a wide range of topics. This helps foster creativity, curiosity, and a broader understanding of the world. While some specific topics may not have immediate relevance to your daily life, they contribute to a holistic education experience.
Remember, education is a journey where different topics come together to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Embracing a variety of subjects helps develop your overall intellectual growth, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills.