| Show Math needed for competitive working world Dear Editor I waited several weeks to see if anyone would respond to the letter that was printed about the trials of Math I had hoped someone else would do it so that I would not be besmirched as a math nerd Yes it is true that Math is extremely extremely extremely ex ex- difficult This is not the only college that requires college algebra As college students we will soon enter the work force to compete with students students students stu stu- stu- stu dents from other schools for the limited and ever shrinking number of jobs johs available If our education has not equipped us with the same skills to compete what is its value Who wants to work for years to get a college diploma if by comparison it is worthless worthless worthless worth worth- less What is the value in a trophy that requires no competition Where is the victory in a battle that is not fought Math is the universal language From math we learn problem solving skills and critical thinking It not only describes what we know about our world but will also help us learn leam what we do not know In our rapidly changing changing changing chang chang- ing world math will help to bridge the chasm between ever increasing technology technology technology ogy and our own understanding of it And while better technology helps to toI I make many things more accessible it also broadens the gap between those who understand it and those who only use it Think for a moment of the advantages advantages advantages ad ad- vantages math actually offers Math skills can be practiced and developed It Itis Itis Itis is governed by some very straightforward ward rules miles Math builds on itself starting with some very elementary principles That means you dont don't have to worry that something will be given that you arent aren't prepared for Unlike some classes where you either know the answer or you dont don't math allows you to work towards the answer Having attended math classes at another local school I can assure you that you are much better off taking ma math th classes here The classes are smaller which makes for less noise from the other students and in a class of whispering gets pretty loud The teachers are interested in teaching and have reasonable office hours and the tutors are more accessible Take heart knowing that others have fought the beast and won Of course Barbie said it best when she said Math class is tough Jon Ion C. C Price mechanical engineering I |
