This thread reminds me of this BBC news article on the standard of maths in UK schools!
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Level of maths knowledge
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Degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, A Level Maths, A Level Further Maths. Don't use them at all. What a waste of time that was.Comment
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Very good and yes.Originally posted by sasguruWhat is your level of maths knowledge? And do you apply any of it to your job?Comment
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At least you can count your maths quals!Originally posted by bassheadDegree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, A Level Maths, A Level Further Maths. Don't use them at all. What a waste of time that was.
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Feeling brave, I bought Dummies Guide to Calculus. It seems I am a complete maths feckwit, as I failed to understand any of it.Comment
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i did advanced degree level mathematics as part of my civil engineering degree. Mechanics and Calculas being the areas widely taught.
I havent used any of it whatsoever and i have forgot it all!Keep it clean!!!Comment
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Want to buy a slightly used, and angrily defaced copy of Dummies Guide to Calculus, then?Originally posted by Maxamusi did advanced degree level mathematics as part of my civil engineering degree. Mechanics and Calculas being the areas widely taught.
I havent used any of it whatsoever and i have forgot it all!Comment
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Originally posted by richard-afWant to buy a slightly used, and angrily defaced copy of Dummies Guide to Calculus, then?
nee ****** chanceKeep it clean!!!Comment
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