I think our class somewhat fits the criteria that this author pointed out that would be mathematical as well as helpful for real life. Learning so many statistical facts enables us to think realistically while applying mathematics to our daily life.
I really liked the article and how it brought up the point that most curriculums used in schools dont focus on teaching math and how it can be used in our real daily lives. I think that this statistics class is a perfect example of how schools can teach mathematics yet at the same time educate students on its applications in the real world.
Our class fits in much better than the classes they described because statistics has much more everyday applications than calculus or algebra. While common arithmetic is a necessity I do think it would be more beneficial for students to take applied mathematics courses that prepare them for real life.
I think statistics fits much better with the article as opposed to classes such as algebra, geometry, and calculus. In classes such as algebra, geometry, etc. teachers do what they can with few examples to show how the topics covered relate to everyday life. Most of the time spent in these classes is used to teach students the arithmetic and mathematical knowledge that they need. With statistics, although math is obviously involved, I think there is more ways to connect the math with real world applications. With a course such as statistics, it is beneficial to students to take the applied math into the real world with them instead of just arithmetic and such.
I believe that as far as the classes offered to high school students goes, statistics is definitely the most applicable to real-life situations that people actually deal with past high school and college. Naturally the other core math classes (algebra I and II, geometry, precalculus, and calculus) are certainly valuable to certain situations and problem-solving skills, but very few majors and careers actually deal directly with these topics. The humanities, arts, etc do not use these topics and lessons past what general education requirements need to be fulfilled. These students and workers would definitely benefit from more applicable courses such as the ones noted in the article. As far as statistics goes, I feel it is the best math class in terms of lessons that are valuable in every person's life.
I think are class fits in where the author of the article talked about "quantitative literacy". Statistics has tons of writing and you learn about the actual meaning of what you found rather than just finding a number and plugging it in somewhere else. I also believe, that statistics fits into the category of "applied math". The author's comparison of applied math and learning a living language makes me believe this. Statistics does give you knowledge you will use later in life, which means you can also say you are getting an "abstract skill".
In my opinion, statistics is the most applicable branch of mathematics. There for, I believe that almost everyone will find themselves in a situation that knowing or taking a statistics class would be beneficial to them. If the goal for the U.S. is to make every citizen "math literate"; I believe that making statistics, and other applicable branches of math, into the standard curriculum for high-school students would be more successful than the current curriculum.
I think that statistics fits in very well with quantitative literacy. In a statistics course you are using the skills in real-life situations. I agree with the author that calculus, algebra, and other math courses are important, but the material wont be necessary for some students unless taught in a real-life matter. Statistics would be much more beneficial for every citizen and prepare them better for their future life to come, rather than the curriculum taught today. I also believe students would be more interested in learning math that relates to their lives, like statistics.
as far as high school math goes, statistics is the closest we're going to get to real life situations. as some one who already took ap calc i already see that stats is more useful in every day life. when am i ever going to need to figure out the area under a curve? stats deals with more situations that as we grow older and find ourselves in the real world, will have to deal with. no matter what you end up doing in your life, you will be involved in stats one way or another and thats why i believe a statistics math course is more beneficial for the average person living in the U.S
Our statistics class fits very nicely in the suggested plan of high school math courses. As the article explains, 21st century math courses should teach strategies about how to solve math problems as well as provide real-world examples of how these strategies can be used. Traditional courses like calculus and even geometry are not as useful in today's world as compared to classes like statistics and finance. This year, BHS cancelled its Finance class, which means we may not be moving in the right direction with our math curriculum in Beverly.
I think our statistics class fits in with the article. The article talks about the importance of not just teaching math but be able to apply it. Statistics is a good example of a class that helps apply math.
I think this article was very interesting and brought up many issues I had not thought of before. Although many will need to know the math taught in calculus, algebra, and geometry, it is likely that even more will not need to know it. Statistics however I believe is a much more useful class that applies to many real life topics. It can help a shopper exploit tricky advertising and help people understand the many studies that are done daily. For this reason statistics should be a more widely taught class because it is not only useful for people considering a job in the mathematics field but also everyday people. You can apply statistics to everyday life and because of that it fits right in with what the article is suggesting.
I think that this article most definitely should have mentioned the statistics courses offered at some schools. While calculus, geometry, and other math classes may not be practical for a lot of everyday experiences, statistics is something very useful in many jobs. The article only mentioned what it saw as the negative side of math curriculum and did not touch on the classes that could potentially be beneficial to students in the real world. Of course I do think that everyone does need to know basic math skills in order to do the simple math involved in everyday life such as multiplication, addition, and basic processes. Statistics is also as useful as these types of basic courses because it can help people understand advertisements they see in newspapers or magazines, or it can help them recognize when they are being scammed. I think that a statistics course would be contrary to what the author of the article is pointing out as negative and would be seen as the type of math that should be required in schools.
This article was quite interesting and brought up many good points. Our class fits better into the curriculum than other types of math such as calculus, algebra, or geometry. While knowing these types of math is a good thing, knowing statistics and mastering the concepts will us in the real world. Statistics helps us understand the world around us, especially when we shop or look at advertisements. This class will help us be able to use math in the real world so we do not get cheated or scammed. BHS is doing well by keeping an AP Stats course and some form of stats should be taken by every student at BHS.
I think our class fits in better then other classes that are part of the standard curriculum such as calculus. Although some majors require this type of math, there are many that have no need for calculus courses. On the other hand statistics has many more everyday applications that could be more useful to most people.
I believe our school fits in mostly with the traditional approach because the main math requirements include Algebra, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calc which are classes based on many formulas and ideas that aren't used in the real world all that much. I do believe that learning these subjects does teach the problem solving process however i think required courses should include Statistics, and FInance, classes that affect our every day lives. I like how our school does offer some electives such as these.
I think that our class fits in more then most of the other math classes offered at BHS. Sometimes I feel like the things that are being taught in the conventional math classes are pointless. This is because I can see now real world applications for them. Statistics would definitely have some real world applications relative to the other math courses. I also agree with this article in that schools should have classes like finance or basic engineering.
I agree with many of the people above but also disagree with a few. I agree that statistics offers real life examples and problems but like mark said the pre-requisites for statistics are algebra, precalculus and possibly geometry. Although these classes are not necessarily required for being in this class they are recommended because it will make the class much easier as well as the fact that these classes give students much needed knowledge. I disagree with people above who stated that courses other than statistics do not fit in well with the curriculum because the other courses are needed to get into college. Statistics may offer real life examples, but other classes offer much needed knowledge to excel in life and have a successful journey through college. It is in my opinion that statistics is a class that is very beneficial to people across the country, students included, but other math classes such as algebra, calculus and geometry are very important as well.
The writer of this article would agree that statistics is "applied math," because of the real life examples. I personally do not think AP stats is any more or less valuable to the average student than algebra, geometry, and calculus. I would agree that AP statistics can help individuals with finances, and can be more readily used in everyday applications.
Our statistics class is definitely one with more real-life applications, and I agree with the article that in some math classes the concepts can become too abstract and cannot serve a purpose in everyday life. However, I agree with Cam that some of those classes are definitely important for being able to complete math at the college level. Both conceptual and applicable math are very important, and students should choose their classes based on their personal future interests.
I also agree with some ideas brought up here. Statistics is definitely the most useful math class for me because I am not interested in pursuing any type of engineering or mathematics degree in college. However, as Cam pointed out, we are expected to take other math courses (like Precalc, Geometry, and Calculus) in order to get into college. Oftentimes, a lack of one of those courses would prevent you from being admitted to a specific college. I think that if that policy/expectation changed, then perhaps a less structured curriculum might be accepted. Again, this is only applies to me. Someone who plans on studying engineering would need more advanced level math classes. Statistics, though, is a very useful math course.
I agree with the article in the sense that many of the mandatory math courses in high school are not applicable to real life situations. Instead, we should take more applied mathematics courses as these will be the most useful in the long run. Statistics is an applied math course that will be extremely beneficial throughout our lives as statistics are hugely important to our lives.
i think that our statistics class relates to the real life problems discussed in the article. although it is very important to know basic math, also having some knowledge of math you can apply to your life is extremely important. when taking a statistics class, you always understand how each problem relates to life. students should learn how to deal with and understand the financial world instead of learn complicated equations that will never be used again.
I think our class fits in with the article because they are realistically talking about how math courses are used in everyday life. Most math skills taught during high school will be forgotten unless used in real life. With statistics there are situations in life everyday were you need to apply stats to. I think statistics has a more real like application than most math courses, and that is how it fits in with the article.
I think this class is much more useful than geometry or algebra classes because it is less likely that we will come across geometry problems in everyday life. Students will be able to apply the things that we learn in this class to everyday life even if they do not peruse a career in mathematics. While other math classes are important the focus should be on more practical applications of the math learned.
I agree with almost everyone else that statistics is a class that is very easily applied to everyday life. But I also agree with Cam and Erin because in order to perform at a college level whether or not anyone wants to the courses do include calculus and other abstracts forms of mathematics.
This class definitely fits the curriculum this article has explained. Statistics is a class that can easily be implemented into everyday life with its factual data and real-life problems. Although geometry and algebra are both useful classes, statistics should be a more prominent class in today's high schools due to its relevance. I think that, as said above, these classes are still necessary to continue on to college because you cannot please every student who asks "when are we going to use this?"
I think our class somewhat fits the criteria that this author pointed out that would be mathematical as well as helpful for real life. Learning so many statistical facts enables us to think realistically while applying mathematics to our daily life.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the article and how it brought up the point that most curriculums used in schools dont focus on teaching math and how it can be used in our real daily lives. I think that this statistics class is a perfect example of how schools can teach mathematics yet at the same time educate students on its applications in the real world.
ReplyDeleteOur class fits in much better than the classes they described because statistics has much more everyday applications than calculus or algebra. While common arithmetic is a necessity I do think it would be more beneficial for students to take applied mathematics courses that prepare them for real life.
ReplyDeleteI think statistics fits much better with the article as opposed to classes such as algebra, geometry, and calculus. In classes such as algebra, geometry, etc. teachers do what they can with few examples to show how the topics covered relate to everyday life. Most of the time spent in these classes is used to teach students the arithmetic and mathematical knowledge that they need. With statistics, although math is obviously involved, I think there is more ways to connect the math with real world applications. With a course such as statistics, it is beneficial to students to take the applied math into the real world with them instead of just arithmetic and such.
ReplyDeleteI believe that as far as the classes offered to high school students goes, statistics is definitely the most applicable to real-life situations that people actually deal with past high school and college. Naturally the other core math classes (algebra I and II, geometry, precalculus, and calculus) are certainly valuable to certain situations and problem-solving skills, but very few majors and careers actually deal directly with these topics. The humanities, arts, etc do not use these topics and lessons past what general education requirements need to be fulfilled. These students and workers would definitely benefit from more applicable courses such as the ones noted in the article. As far as statistics goes, I feel it is the best math class in terms of lessons that are valuable in every person's life.
ReplyDeleteI think are class fits in where the author of the article talked about "quantitative literacy". Statistics has tons of writing and you learn about the actual meaning of what you found rather than just finding a number and plugging it in somewhere else. I also believe, that statistics fits into the category of "applied math". The author's comparison of applied math and learning a living language makes me believe this. Statistics does give you knowledge you will use later in life, which means you can also say you are getting an "abstract skill".
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, statistics is the most applicable branch of mathematics. There for, I believe that almost everyone will find themselves in a situation that knowing or taking a statistics class would be beneficial to them. If the goal for the U.S. is to make every citizen "math literate"; I believe that making statistics, and other applicable branches of math, into the standard curriculum for high-school students would be more successful than the current curriculum.
ReplyDeleteI think that statistics fits in very well with quantitative literacy. In a statistics course you are using the skills in real-life situations. I agree with the author that calculus, algebra, and other math courses are important, but the material wont be necessary for some students unless taught in a real-life matter. Statistics would be much more beneficial for every citizen and prepare them better for their future life to come, rather than the curriculum taught today. I also believe students would be more interested in learning math that relates to their lives, like statistics.
ReplyDeleteas far as high school math goes, statistics is the closest we're going to get to real life situations. as some one who already took ap calc i already see that stats is more useful in every day life. when am i ever going to need to figure out the area under a curve? stats deals with more situations that as we grow older and find ourselves in the real world, will have to deal with. no matter what you end up doing in your life, you will be involved in stats one way or another and thats why i believe a statistics math course is more beneficial for the average person living in the U.S
ReplyDeleteI think that statistics fits in much better with the article because it has a more practical use than algebra or calculus does.
ReplyDeleteOur statistics class fits very nicely in the suggested plan of high school math courses. As the article explains, 21st century math courses should teach strategies about how to solve math problems as well as provide real-world examples of how these strategies can be used. Traditional courses like calculus and even geometry are not as useful in today's world as compared to classes like statistics and finance. This year, BHS cancelled its Finance class, which means we may not be moving in the right direction with our math curriculum in Beverly.
ReplyDeleteI think our statistics class fits in with the article. The article talks about the importance of not just teaching math but be able to apply it. Statistics is a good example of a class that helps apply math.
ReplyDeleteI think this article was very interesting and brought up many issues I had not thought of before. Although many will need to know the math taught in calculus, algebra, and geometry, it is likely that even more will not need to know it. Statistics however I believe is a much more useful class that applies to many real life topics. It can help a shopper exploit tricky advertising and help people understand the many studies that are done daily. For this reason statistics should be a more widely taught class because it is not only useful for people considering a job in the mathematics field but also everyday people. You can apply statistics to everyday life and because of that it fits right in with what the article is suggesting.
ReplyDeleteI think that this article most definitely should have mentioned the statistics courses offered at some schools. While calculus, geometry, and other math classes may not be practical for a lot of everyday experiences, statistics is something very useful in many jobs. The article only mentioned what it saw as the negative side of math curriculum and did not touch on the classes that could potentially be beneficial to students in the real world. Of course I do think that everyone does need to know basic math skills in order to do the simple math involved in everyday life such as multiplication, addition, and basic processes. Statistics is also as useful as these types of basic courses because it can help people understand advertisements they see in newspapers or magazines, or it can help them recognize when they are being scammed. I think that a statistics course would be contrary to what the author of the article is pointing out as negative and would be seen as the type of math that should be required in schools.
ReplyDeleteThis article was quite interesting and brought up many good points. Our class fits better into the curriculum than other types of math such as calculus, algebra, or geometry. While knowing these types of math is a good thing, knowing statistics and mastering the concepts will us in the real world. Statistics helps us understand the world around us, especially when we shop or look at advertisements. This class will help us be able to use math in the real world so we do not get cheated or scammed. BHS is doing well by keeping an AP Stats course and some form of stats should be taken by every student at BHS.
ReplyDeleteI think our class fits in better then other classes that are part of the standard curriculum such as calculus. Although some majors require this type of math, there are many that have no need for calculus courses. On the other hand statistics has many more everyday applications that could be more useful to most people.
ReplyDeleteI believe our school fits in mostly with the traditional approach because the main math requirements include Algebra, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calc which are classes based on many formulas and ideas that aren't used in the real world all that much. I do believe that learning these subjects does teach the problem solving process however i think required courses should include Statistics, and FInance, classes that affect our every day lives. I like how our school does offer some electives such as these.
ReplyDeleteI think that our class fits in more then most of the other math classes offered at BHS. Sometimes I feel like the things that are being taught in the conventional math classes are pointless. This is because I can see now real world applications for them. Statistics would definitely have some real world applications relative to the other math courses. I also agree with this article in that schools should have classes like finance or basic engineering.
ReplyDeleteI agree with many of the people above but also disagree with a few. I agree that statistics offers real life examples and problems but like mark said the pre-requisites for statistics are algebra, precalculus and possibly geometry. Although these classes are not necessarily required for being in this class they are recommended because it will make the class much easier as well as the fact that these classes give students much needed knowledge. I disagree with people above who stated that courses other than statistics do not fit in well with the curriculum because the other courses are needed to get into college. Statistics may offer real life examples, but other classes offer much needed knowledge to excel in life and have a successful journey through college. It is in my opinion that statistics is a class that is very beneficial to people across the country, students included, but other math classes such as algebra, calculus and geometry are very important as well.
ReplyDeleteThe writer of this article would agree that statistics is "applied math," because of the real life examples. I personally do not think AP stats is any more or less valuable to the average student than algebra, geometry, and calculus. I would agree that AP statistics can help individuals with finances, and can be more readily used in everyday applications.
ReplyDeleteOur statistics class is definitely one with more real-life applications, and I agree with the article that in some math classes the concepts can become too abstract and cannot serve a purpose in everyday life. However, I agree with Cam that some of those classes are definitely important for being able to complete math at the college level. Both conceptual and applicable math are very important, and students should choose their classes based on their personal future interests.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with some ideas brought up here. Statistics is definitely the most useful math class for me because I am not interested in pursuing any type of engineering or mathematics degree in college. However, as Cam pointed out, we are expected to take other math courses (like Precalc, Geometry, and Calculus) in order to get into college. Oftentimes, a lack of one of those courses would prevent you from being admitted to a specific college. I think that if that policy/expectation changed, then perhaps a less structured curriculum might be accepted. Again, this is only applies to me. Someone who plans on studying engineering would need more advanced level math classes. Statistics, though, is a very useful math course.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the article in the sense that many of the mandatory math courses in high school are not applicable to real life situations. Instead, we should take more applied mathematics courses as these will be the most useful in the long run. Statistics is an applied math course that will be extremely beneficial throughout our lives as statistics are hugely important to our lives.
ReplyDeletei think that our statistics class relates to the real life problems discussed in the article. although it is very important to know basic math, also having some knowledge of math you can apply to your life is extremely important. when taking a statistics class, you always understand how each problem relates to life. students should learn how to deal with and understand the financial world instead of learn complicated equations that will never be used again.
ReplyDeleteI think our class fits in with the article because they are realistically talking about how math courses are used in everyday life. Most math skills taught during high school will be forgotten unless used in real life. With statistics there are situations in life everyday were you need to apply stats to. I think statistics has a more real like application than most math courses, and that is how it fits in with the article.
ReplyDeleteI think this class is much more useful than geometry or algebra classes because it is less likely that we will come across geometry problems in everyday life. Students will be able to apply the things that we learn in this class to everyday life even if they do not peruse a career in mathematics. While other math classes are important the focus should be on more practical applications of the math learned.
ReplyDeleteI agree with almost everyone else that statistics is a class that is very easily applied to everyday life. But I also agree with Cam and Erin because in order to perform at a college level whether or not anyone wants to the courses do include calculus and other abstracts forms of mathematics.
ReplyDeleteThis class definitely fits the curriculum this article has explained. Statistics is a class that can easily be implemented into everyday life with its factual data and real-life problems. Although geometry and algebra are both useful classes, statistics should be a more prominent class in today's high schools due to its relevance. I think that, as said above, these classes are still necessary to continue on to college because you cannot please every student who asks "when are we going to use this?"
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