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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

We all had different experiences. Some liked it, for others like myself couldn't wait to leave!

Has anybody actually used things they learnt from school to get where they are today? Career wise?

For example, algebra, who uses that????

Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope i left at 15 never looked back always got by on my charm

And ability to improvise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. I did mostly science and technical subjects at school. I don't work in science or tech.

I am quite good at the green pie slice in trivial pursuit though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep I used my maths, chemistry physics, English, French and Spanish to help with my job at various times and music to help me with my main hobby. So 7 out of 10 O level subjects and 3 out of 4 A level subjects have helped directly

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I remember learning to read and have read every day ever since.

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By *eesideMan
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

Nuthing i got in school or college has helped with my job.

Everything i got for my job wos got after with job centre corsers or by voluntary work to gain experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still use a quote that my favourite teacher gave me. ...

Stop being a dick!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope i left at 15 never looked back always got by on my charm

And ability to improvise"

Year 10 then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope i left at 15 never looked back always got by on my charm

And ability to improvise

Year 10 then? "

Yep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope i left at 15 never looked back always got by on my charm

And ability to improvise

Year 10 then? "

Maybe thats why im so childish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's only helped me in as far as being able to assist with my sons homework and computer knowledge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only use biology and chemistry now, The maths I learned (read that as failed) is useless compared to what I do now and less said about English the better haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope i left at 15 never looked back always got by on my charm

And ability to improvise

Year 10 then?

Yep "

Snap and I’m doing quite alright

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My youngest has Sen and they are trying to teach him algebra at the moment!

I've had to have words with his math teacher as he struggles with the basic stuff.

Algebra is useless, a bit like learning Latin!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only subjects I enjoyed and was ever any good at were needlework and art..

I make a lot of my own clothes and I am a part time artist, hoping to become full time at some point

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I still use a quote that my favourite teacher gave me. ...

Stop being a dick! "

Sure he didn't say 'stop playing with your dick!'

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

Yep used quite a lot,

Maths (including algebra and trig.)

Technology (everyone's on computers now)

Physics (forces, power, energy etc)

Woodwork (at work and home)

Food tech (Not poisoned anyone yet)

English (you can read this can't you)

Enjoyed school. And still enjoy learning new things now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nope i left at 15 never looked back always got by on my charm

And ability to improvise

Year 10 then?

Yep

Snap and I’m doing quite alright "

Same here

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

I grew up in a time when getting a job as a woman, a black woman, was very difficult. My education played a major part in getting me on the job ladder. I needed A levels to get jobs my white contemporaries only needed cse's for.

I loved school!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use English quite a lot on a daily basis.

Not Shakespeare or Keats...

More bad language.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

I did a GCSE in my eventual degree subject, a field i now work in. I never objected to that subject, it's all the other shit they made us 'learn' that i resented.

The idea that it's more important to educate people in trigonometry than cognitive bais, is a strange one in my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a teacher and I don't think you use half the stuff you're taught in high school.

They teach you things to spark an interest of what you could pursue in adulthood, but a primary education covers the basics of what you need in my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I loved school but I can't think that anything other than learning to read and write, have helped me directly in my career or in life.

I think you learn so much more in life once you leave studying and enter the world of work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I use English quite a lot on a daily basis.

Not Shakespeare or Keats...

More bad language. "

Thought that was french

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I did not get on academically at school. Not a lack of intellect just found it hard to engage and my dyslexia heightened this disengagement. I generally did not apply my self to my work and was a disruptive student always questioning everything. I had some teachers who said i was very bright, others said I was a complete waster who can't spell. Also my parents did not put pressure on me to get good graids. They knew I would find my way and had every faith in my success with or witgout high grades. After school I had a successful electronic engineering career in the military. I know work in a job that is highly sort after, pays very well and no outside qualifications/education needed. So my exam results had no bearing on my future careers and thus did not have any affect on my professional success.

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By *fcdTV/TS
over a year ago

Southend


"For example, algebra, who uses that????"

Me, all the time. I work in IT.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No never used anything I learned from school. Then I went to university and never used anything I learned from that either. Now I'm a PhD. Fat lot of use that was

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Ever worked out how many tiles you need for tiling the bathroom or packs of laminate for doing the floor? How about how many packets of sausages you’ll need to feed 12 kids at a birthday party or the amount of ingredients you need if your cake tin is smaller than the recipe says? Basic algebra!

You use it all the time without realising it!!

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"Ever worked out how many tiles you need for tiling the bathroom or packs of laminate for doing the floor? How about how many packets of sausages you’ll need to feed 12 kids at a birthday party or the amount of ingredients you need if your cake tin is smaller than the recipe says? Basic algebra!

You use it all the time without realising it!!"

Because there's no way you'd learn that without spending 35 hours a week at school for 12 years?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ever worked out how many tiles you need for tiling the bathroom or packs of laminate for doing the floor? How about how many packets of sausages you’ll need to feed 12 kids at a birthday party or the amount of ingredients you need if your cake tin is smaller than the recipe says? Basic algebra!

You use it all the time without realising it!!"

Must be just me but iv never tiled i just get buy a bag of sausages

Dunno how manys in it and never baked a cake god iv not lived

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant


"Ever worked out how many tiles you need for tiling the bathroom or packs of laminate for doing the floor? How about how many packets of sausages you’ll need to feed 12 kids at a birthday party or the amount of ingredients you need if your cake tin is smaller than the recipe says? Basic algebra!

You use it all the time without realising it!!"

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I enjoyed school. I agree that some of the information I learned was not relevant to my future. But the act of learning, revising, discussing and independent study all helped me develop into a person who still enjoys gaining new knowledge and is amazingly clever

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"We all had different experiences. Some liked it, for others like myself couldn't wait to leave!

Has anybody actually used things they learnt from school to get where they are today? Career wise?

For example, algebra, who uses that????

Mrs x"

My A level results got me a place at university and my degree got me a place at law school and passing law school got me a job as a lawyer.

So, yes.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"We all had different experiences. Some liked it, for others like myself couldn't wait to leave!

Has anybody actually used things they learnt from school to get where they are today? Career wise?

For example, algebra, who uses that????

Mrs x

My A level results got me a place at university and my degree got me a place at law school and passing law school got me a job as a lawyer.

So, yes. "

That's not really an arguement for the value of A levels though. Lot's of people keep saying variations "i learnt something" at school, that that ignores how inefficient it is as a learning environment.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"We all had different experiences. Some liked it, for others like myself couldn't wait to leave!

Has anybody actually used things they learnt from school to get where they are today? Career wise?

For example, algebra, who uses that????

Mrs x

My A level results got me a place at university and my degree got me a place at law school and passing law school got me a job as a lawyer.

So, yes.

That's not really an arguement for the value of A levels though. Lot's of people keep saying variations "i learnt something" at school, that that ignores how inefficient it is as a learning environment. "

The question was whether or not what you learnt at school got you to where you are today. I learnt stuff that enabled me to pass A levels that got me on the career ladder.

Whether A levels are valuable in any existential sense is another question entirely.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

I can't think of a single thing I learnt at school that has been of any use whatsoever in my adulty life . Life and experience and learning as you go is the way I see it .

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By *loswingersCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

I didn’t bother with school from the age of 14 , I preferred labouring on a building site . To be fair so did the school who gave up on me at 13 . I wasn’t thick , far from it , but my attention span was limited to say the least .

I have never been unemployed and am now pretty much retired and very comfortable .

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By *ex4unowCouple
over a year ago

near you

Doing times tables everyone uses daily

Remember my teacher telling me when you get older you are not going to have a calculator on you wherever you go

Lol

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

Only mathematics and reading skills apart from that sod all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We all had different experiences. Some liked it, for others like myself couldn't wait to leave!

Has anybody actually used things they learnt from school to get where they are today? Career wise?

For example, algebra, who uses that????

Mrs x

My A level results got me a place at university and my degree got me a place at law school and passing law school got me a job as a lawyer.

So, yes.

That's not really an arguement for the value of A levels though. Lot's of people keep saying variations "i learnt something" at school, that that ignores how inefficient it is as a learning environment.

The question was whether or not what you learnt at school got you to where you are today. I learnt stuff that enabled me to pass A levels that got me on the career ladder.

Whether A levels are valuable in any existential sense is another question entirely. "

Most of us developed key skills in our formulative years.

Literacy, language, basic arithmetic etc which enabled us to develop and continuing developing in our own way and at our own pace later on in life?

Algebra is always quoted as a pointless exercise. It's there to teach problem solving?

Is there a better alternative, given resources and cost implications?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame."

Exactly. If I had been born two hundred years ago, I would have most likely gone to work in a factory aged eight completely illiterate.

The fact that children of ordinary people get eleven years of education free at the point of use is an amazing achievement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame."

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake."

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Sometimes it’s not what you learn but how you learn that can be useful for later life.

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By *oc30Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Well. I personally think, school gives you a broad base for everything. I used a majority of what I learned in school ( I trained to be a Doctor ) but also have a Masters in Language ( not English )and Culture.

So Science and Arts ( Language ) really helped me out in many things.

I also think schools there to give you a broad base so a kid can choose whatever He/ She / Ze ( new neutral pronoun added to the dictionary ) wants in life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic. "

If our schools don't teach a wide base of subjects then a future mathematical or scientific genius may not have their curiosity sparked. We may not personally use all the knowledge available in our everyday lives but,use of that knowledge shapes the world around us.

I would say that a mind that can grasp subjects like algebra has no need to be taught logic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have I learned anything from school to get me anywhere in life?

Absolutely not. I did well in two drama courses at college 14 years ago as I wanted to go into acting and singing but I feel that ship has long sailed so I gave that up. I would do it as a hobby for YouTube but never have the time so I don't bother.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We all had different experiences. Some liked it, for others like myself couldn't wait to leave!

Has anybody actually used things they learnt from school to get where they are today? Career wise?

For example, algebra, who uses that????

Mrs x"

Use algebra at work sometimes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Let's see if I can remember what lessons I did at school.

English (learnt nothing)

French (learnt nothing)

Art (I can't draw or paint)

Science (learnt nothing)

I.T. (learnt nothing)

P.E. (I tire out easily)

Maths (learnt basic sums and that's it)

Drama (the only one I was good at)

Like I said, school has taught me nothing.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Let's see if I can remember what lessons I did at school.

English (learnt nothing)

French (learnt nothing)

Art (I can't draw or paint)

Science (learnt nothing)

I.T. (learnt nothing)

P.E. (I tire out easily)

Maths (learnt basic sums and that's it)

Drama (the only one I was good at)

Like I said, school has taught me nothing. "

You taught yourself to read and write then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes.

At Christmas I can still make those cards with the pull strip that give Father Christmas moving eyes. It's a skill I've never lost since the juniors.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic.

If our schools don't teach a wide base of subjects then a future mathematical or scientific genius may not have their curiosity sparked. We may not personally use all the knowledge available in our everyday lives but,use of that knowledge shapes the world around us.

I would say that a mind that can grasp subjects like algebra has no need to be taught logic."

Well if you really believe that last statement then you prove my point for me!

Some people enjoy school and might see it as sparking an interest. For many others, it killed the spark in otherwise interesting things.

Schools are inherently good at making things boring, i never knew that statistics could help me make money, find a better life partner or generally live a better life. That's because when statistics are presented in a school environment, it has to be in the most stale and non-controversial way possible, so we get maths questions about 'how many apples john has' and other such crap that most people won't care about.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic.

If our schools don't teach a wide base of subjects then a future mathematical or scientific genius may not have their curiosity sparked. We may not personally use all the knowledge available in our everyday lives but,use of that knowledge shapes the world around us.

I would say that a mind that can grasp subjects like algebra has no need to be taught logic.

Well if you really believe that last statement then you prove my point for me!

Some people enjoy school and might see it as sparking an interest. For many others, it killed the spark in otherwise interesting things.

Schools are inherently good at making things boring, i never knew that statistics could help me make money, find a better life partner or generally live a better life. That's because when statistics are presented in a school environment, it has to be in the most stale and non-controversial way possible, so we get maths questions about 'how many apples john has' and other such crap that most people won't care about. "

But isn't one of the main purposes of education to enable people think in the abstract rather than assuming that anything that doesn't have a personal instrumental value is pointless?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Let's see if I can remember what lessons I did at school.

English (learnt nothing)

French (learnt nothing)

Art (I can't draw or paint)

Science (learnt nothing)

I.T. (learnt nothing)

P.E. (I tire out easily)

Maths (learnt basic sums and that's it)

Drama (the only one I was good at)

Like I said, school has taught me nothing.

You taught yourself to read and write then? "

That's pretty much it really. Plus with me having Asperger's, that could also be why I haven't learnt anything. I forgot to add music to my list and the only thing I've learnt from that is that I can't play any instruments.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic.

If our schools don't teach a wide base of subjects then a future mathematical or scientific genius may not have their curiosity sparked. We may not personally use all the knowledge available in our everyday lives but,use of that knowledge shapes the world around us.

I would say that a mind that can grasp subjects like algebra has no need to be taught logic.

Well if you really believe that last statement then you prove my point for me!

Some people enjoy school and might see it as sparking an interest. For many others, it killed the spark in otherwise interesting things.

Schools are inherently good at making things boring, i never knew that statistics could help me make money, find a better life partner or generally live a better life. That's because when statistics are presented in a school environment, it has to be in the most stale and non-controversial way possible, so we get maths questions about 'how many apples john has' and other such crap that most people won't care about.

But isn't one of the main purposes of education to enable people think in the abstract rather than assuming that anything that doesn't have a personal instrumental value is pointless? "

No i don't think so and i would say it fails to do so if that is what it is trying to do.

I remember the first time i got one of those "how many red cars are their in Australia?" Questions and i just thought, i don't give a flying fuck. I didn't make me, or anyone else in the room, think, 'oh boy i can't wait to know how to answer that question'. Had they said 'here's how we can calculate the probability that a given team can win this summer's world cup' then i would have been engaged.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm writing in English right now. I learnt how to do that in school. I've read what people have commented. Yep I learnt that at school also

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic.

If our schools don't teach a wide base of subjects then a future mathematical or scientific genius may not have their curiosity sparked. We may not personally use all the knowledge available in our everyday lives but,use of that knowledge shapes the world around us.

I would say that a mind that can grasp subjects like algebra has no need to be taught logic.

Well if you really believe that last statement then you prove my point for me!

Some people enjoy school and might see it as sparking an interest. For many others, it killed the spark in otherwise interesting things.

Schools are inherently good at making things boring, i never knew that statistics could help me make money, find a better life partner or generally live a better life. That's because when statistics are presented in a school environment, it has to be in the most stale and non-controversial way possible, so we get maths questions about 'how many apples john has' and other such crap that most people won't care about.

But isn't one of the main purposes of education to enable people think in the abstract rather than assuming that anything that doesn't have a personal instrumental value is pointless?

No i don't think so and i would say it fails to do so if that is what it is trying to do.

I remember the first time i got one of those "how many red cars are their in Australia?" Questions and i just thought, i don't give a flying fuck. I didn't make me, or anyone else in the room, think, 'oh boy i can't wait to know how to answer that question'. Had they said 'here's how we can calculate the probability that a given team can win this summer's world cup' then i would have been engaged. "

I don't think everyone things that everything that is not immediately connected to them is, by definition, boring.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic.

If our schools don't teach a wide base of subjects then a future mathematical or scientific genius may not have their curiosity sparked. We may not personally use all the knowledge available in our everyday lives but,use of that knowledge shapes the world around us.

I would say that a mind that can grasp subjects like algebra has no need to be taught logic.

Well if you really believe that last statement then you prove my point for me!

Some people enjoy school and might see it as sparking an interest. For many others, it killed the spark in otherwise interesting things.

Schools are inherently good at making things boring, i never knew that statistics could help me make money, find a better life partner or generally live a better life. That's because when statistics are presented in a school environment, it has to be in the most stale and non-controversial way possible, so we get maths questions about 'how many apples john has' and other such crap that most people won't care about.

But isn't one of the main purposes of education to enable people think in the abstract rather than assuming that anything that doesn't have a personal instrumental value is pointless?

No i don't think so and i would say it fails to do so if that is what it is trying to do.

I remember the first time i got one of those "how many red cars are their in Australia?" Questions and i just thought, i don't give a flying fuck. I didn't make me, or anyone else in the room, think, 'oh boy i can't wait to know how to answer that question'. Had they said 'here's how we can calculate the probability that a given team can win this summer's world cup' then i would have been engaged.

I don't think everyone things that everything that is not immediately connected to them is, by definition, boring. "

I'd wager that significantly more people would say the football question is more interesting than the red cars question. I don't even like football.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"We may not think we use much of the knowledge we have learnt but,it is useful knowkedge all the same.

For example,I'm sitting here watching a ship sailing by.Quite possibly,none of the people on board give a seconds thought to Archimedes Principle but,hopefully,the designer of the ship did.

I'm typing this on a shiny new laptop,if it wasn't for algebra,it would never have been invented. Don't ask me to explain how,because I haven't a clue but,that is my fault and responsibility.

Education is a wonderful opportunity,if we don't make the most of it we only have ourselves to blame.

Also,trigonometry and all sorts of other clever science to do with light and refraction went into making the glasses that,had I been wearing them,would have allowed to see my own spelling mistake.

And thanks to my English teacher,,,I know I made a spelling mistake.

Nobody is saying trigonometry is useless. The question is whether the entire population need to be taught it, as opposed to the other things that could to taught in that time. Like logic.

If our schools don't teach a wide base of subjects then a future mathematical or scientific genius may not have their curiosity sparked. We may not personally use all the knowledge available in our everyday lives but,use of that knowledge shapes the world around us.

I would say that a mind that can grasp subjects like algebra has no need to be taught logic.

Well if you really believe that last statement then you prove my point for me!

Some people enjoy school and might see it as sparking an interest. For many others, it killed the spark in otherwise interesting things.

Schools are inherently good at making things boring, i never knew that statistics could help me make money, find a better life partner or generally live a better life. That's because when statistics are presented in a school environment, it has to be in the most stale and non-controversial way possible, so we get maths questions about 'how many apples john has' and other such crap that most people won't care about.

But isn't one of the main purposes of education to enable people think in the abstract rather than assuming that anything that doesn't have a personal instrumental value is pointless?

No i don't think so and i would say it fails to do so if that is what it is trying to do.

I remember the first time i got one of those "how many red cars are their in Australia?" Questions and i just thought, i don't give a flying fuck. I didn't make me, or anyone else in the room, think, 'oh boy i can't wait to know how to answer that question'. Had they said 'here's how we can calculate the probability that a given team can win this summer's world cup' then i would have been engaged.

I don't think everyone things that everything that is not immediately connected to them is, by definition, boring.

I'd wager that significantly more people would say the football question is more interesting than the red cars question. I don't even like football. "

That may or not be true, but I would suggest education is about widening people's minds, not keeping them in existing tramlines.

We didn't talk much about Shakespeare on our council estate, but I am grateful I was introduced to him at school.

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

Can't spell, rubbish at maths. Sex education was taught after I'd started to have sex and BDSM wasn't on the syllabus.

Hated art at school as it was so dull. I've now got a Fine Art Masters degree. So no, not a sausage

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Let's see if I can remember what lessons I did at school.

English (learnt nothing)

French (learnt nothing)

Art (I can't draw or paint)

Science (learnt nothing)

I.T. (learnt nothing)

P.E. (I tire out easily)

Maths (learnt basic sums and that's it)

Drama (the only one I was good at)

Like I said, school has taught me nothing. "

Your use of apostrophes and commas is remarkably good for someone who learnt nothing in English classes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a bit of a silver lining for me, sex education helped me learn to play safe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Let's see if I can remember what lessons I did at school.

English (learnt nothing)

French (learnt nothing)

Art (I can't draw or paint)

Science (learnt nothing)

I.T. (learnt nothing)

P.E. (I tire out easily)

Maths (learnt basic sums and that's it)

Drama (the only one I was good at)

Like I said, school has taught me nothing.

Your use of apostrophes and commas is remarkably good for someone who learnt nothing in English classes."

I think I learned to do that long after school. I learned how to handwrite but even that looks rubbish.

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Loved school, didn't want to leave as I knew I was having a better time than my older brothers. I've used my chemistry, physics, maths, tech drawing, art and geography in my working life and hobbies.

For those that think its all such a waste of time, what exactly do you propose we fill 11 years of education with? Because whatever you come up with it isn't going to fill 11 years.

I know you shouldn't start a sentence with "because" but I got a D at O level English....and I don't care!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oooooh, I did actually have to work out the surface area of a circle a couple of years back at work, and was stunned at the realisation that I remembered the formulae! I had to grudgingly accept that my schooling had done some good after all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We all had different experiences. Some liked it, for others like myself couldn't wait to leave!

Has anybody actually used things they learnt from school to get where they are today? Career wise?

For example, algebra, who uses that????

Mrs x"

I actually think they should teach the basics at school. English, simple maths as in adding, subtracting, multiplication and division, sciences, geography and a second language maybe. DIY and simple mechanics should be in there too. The likes of algebra and equations can be learnt at A level age if they think they want a career that will need it. Kids would do so much better if they weren’t overwhelmed with shit they’ll never use again.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"

That may or not be true, but I would suggest education is about widening people's minds, not keeping them in existing tramlines.

We didn't talk much about Shakespeare on our council estate, but I am grateful I was introduced to him at school. "

I think you make the mistake of thinking your experience is typical. Most people don't grow up on council estates. Most of us would encounter good literature at home without a school sucking the fun out of it first.

I profoundly disagree that school widens the minds of the young. I'd even go as far to say it's designed to do the opposite. It's designed to churn out workers for jobs that longer exist in the west.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ever worked out how many tiles you need for tiling the bathroom or packs of laminate for doing the floor? How about how many packets of sausages you’ll need to feed 12 kids at a birthday party or the amount of ingredients you need if your cake tin is smaller than the recipe says? Basic algebra!

You use it all the time without realising it!!"

I’d call that basic maths, where does algebra come into it 12 kids at 3 sausages each and 8 sausages in a packet?

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"

That may or not be true, but I would suggest education is about widening people's minds, not keeping them in existing tramlines.

We didn't talk much about Shakespeare on our council estate, but I am grateful I was introduced to him at school.

I think you make the mistake of thinking your experience is typical. Most people don't grow up on council estates. Most of us would encounter good literature at home without a school sucking the fun out of it first.

I profoundly disagree that school widens the minds of the young. I'd even go as far to say it's designed to do the opposite. It's designed to churn out workers for jobs that longer exist in the west.

"

I think all this shows is that countering my personal experience to your personal experience proves nothing at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

That may or not be true, but I would suggest education is about widening people's minds, not keeping them in existing tramlines.

We didn't talk much about Shakespeare on our council estate, but I am grateful I was introduced to him at school.

I think you make the mistake of thinking your experience is typical. Most people don't grow up on council estates. Most of us would encounter good literature at home without a school sucking the fun out of it first.

I profoundly disagree that school widens the minds of the young. I'd even go as far to say it's designed to do the opposite. It's designed to churn out workers for jobs that longer exist in the west.

"

As long as there are passionate teachers who inspire their students,then school will widen the mind.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

There was nothing I enjoyed about school. I did my time, then left..

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"Loved school, didn't want to leave as I knew I was having a better time than my older brothers. I've used my chemistry, physics, maths, tech drawing, art and geography in my working life and hobbies.

For those that think its all such a waste of time, what exactly do you propose we fill 11 years of education with? Because whatever you come up with it isn't going to fill 11 years.

I know you shouldn't start a sentence with "because" but I got a D at O level English....and I don't care!!! "

Since you ask...

For a democracy to actually function properly then the majority of people need certain skills, so that voting becomes quasi-logical, rather than a competition of sophistry. I would suggest that not enough people:

- Know what makes an economy grow and how to distinguish good economic policies from bad ones

- how to interpret statistics in order to distinguish fact and fiction

- how to spot the difference between good logic and sophistry

- how to deconstuct rhetoric

So personally i would like those things prioritised over trigonometry, music, art, french or geography.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"

That may or not be true, but I would suggest education is about widening people's minds, not keeping them in existing tramlines.

We didn't talk much about Shakespeare on our council estate, but I am grateful I was introduced to him at school.

I think you make the mistake of thinking your experience is typical. Most people don't grow up on council estates. Most of us would encounter good literature at home without a school sucking the fun out of it first.

I profoundly disagree that school widens the minds of the young. I'd even go as far to say it's designed to do the opposite. It's designed to churn out workers for jobs that longer exist in the west.

As long as there are passionate teachers who inspire their students,then school will widen the mind."

An average teacher with a good syllabus will be more inspiring than an epic teacher trying to make red cars in australia interesting.

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By *ubiousOatcakeMan
over a year ago

Aberdeenshire

I use stuff I learned in school all of the time. I would say that, on at least a weekly basis, I provide a friend or colleague with the answer to something. “How do you know that?” A lot of the time, the answer is school. Either I was taught it directly by a teacher, or I used the ability to research ability to research and learn that I also learned and honed in school.

If you had bad teachers who failed to engage you, that does not make our education system fundamentally flawed. It just means you had bad teachers.

Do I, daily, call upon the specific details of 20th century Europe that I learned in Standard Grade and Higher History and Modern Studies? No. However, does that knowledge better inform my understanding of our current relationship with Europe? Absolutely it does. Do I specifically use the pneumatic systems I learned to design in Technological Studies, the personal reflective reviews in Drama, the interpretation of poems in my day to day working environment? No. But do I use them to generally have a better knowledge and understanding of the world around me, to better inform myself, and perform better in almost any task given to me.

And, yes, there are lots of things school didn’t directly teach me. To suggest that it could or should have is ridiculous. If we list the things it would’ve been nice to learn, we’d fill the syllabus several times over.

Nobody questions the idea that, when physically training, we practice things that we will never exactly replicate in our chosen sport. Footballers don’t just endlessly play football over and over. Our brains are no different. If school only taught us, very specifically, how to do specific things in life, it would fail to equip us for all the other things it can’t teach us.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"I use stuff I learned in school all of the time. I would say that, on at least a weekly basis, I provide a friend or colleague with the answer to something. “How do you know that?” A lot of the time, the answer is school. Either I was taught it directly by a teacher, or I used the ability to research ability to research and learn that I also learned and honed in school.

If you had bad teachers who failed to engage you, that does not make our education system fundamentally flawed. It just means you had bad teachers.

Do I, daily, call upon the specific details of 20th century Europe that I learned in Standard Grade and Higher History and Modern Studies? No. However, does that knowledge better inform my understanding of our current relationship with Europe? Absolutely it does. Do I specifically use the pneumatic systems I learned to design in Technological Studies, the personal reflective reviews in Drama, the interpretation of poems in my day to day working environment? No. But do I use them to generally have a better knowledge and understanding of the world around me, to better inform myself, and perform better in almost any task given to me.

And, yes, there are lots of things school didn’t directly teach me. To suggest that it could or should have is ridiculous. If we list the things it would’ve been nice to learn, we’d fill the syllabus several times over.

Nobody questions the idea that, when physically training, we practice things that we will never exactly replicate in our chosen sport. Footballers don’t just endlessly play football over and over. Our brains are no different. If school only taught us, very specifically, how to do specific things in life, it would fail to equip us for all the other things it can’t teach us."

Agreed.

To summarize, knowing stuff is good in and of itself.

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