[Anvarie]

Beyond junior high?
I feel like unless your career involves math you shouldn't really need to learn anything else besides the basics

I mean why does a music major need to know about unions and intersections

90% of the stuff you learn doesn't even end up being used irl

[Reza]

[vamp]

No. management/accounting>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>computer science>>>>>>>>>>>> math

[Grumpy Gills]

No it shouldn't ****ing be.

[Element]

Yes, it is very important IMO

[RatedG²]

Basic math up to calc 1. Anymore is unnecessary unless it's for your major (though you may need to take a different route of math depending on that major as well)

[Jet]

Judging anyone who thinks it shouldn't be

[Retro]

Yes. You'd be surprised at how it can help you. There may need to be a stronger focus on other practical things as well, but reducing math requirements would arguably be damaging.

[LoKoPaNdA]

Yes, my college required me to take calculus and stats and while I complained a lot those two maths gave me critical thinking skills and real life applications and it's just good to be well rounded

[Brite Lites ☆]

Most of the careers involve high level maths, especially physics, chemistry and most of engineering. Teaching the basics of integral calculus is a must
But this is coming from a applied math student, so don't listen me too much

[Dancehall]

Yeah. If only because so many kids would limit their careers while picking classes in eighth grade.

[Minajesty]

yes, math should be required.

[Retro]

Originally posted by RatedG²

Basic math up to calc 1. Anymore is unnecessary unless it's for your major (though you may need to take a different route of math depending on that major as well)

Agreed. Calc 1 should be taken as a high school senior year course or a college gen ed; after that it can depend on career field.

[Ferrer]

Eww gross no

[Tymps.]

Would a banana be the most masculine fruit if you were feeding it to someone else?

EDIT: OMG I THOUGHT THIS WAS RANDOM THOUGHTS

[Aurora]

Beyond a certain stage, no. And this is coming from somebody who chose to do specialised maths. My reasoning? There are people who don't like maths. People who don't "get" maths. So while I'm interested in maths, and I'm trying to better myself, I don't really want or need someone else in my math class who doesn't understand a thing taking all of the teacher's attention. It limits my learning. You see the problem there? There should be a certain amount that is essential. But as you said, not everyone needs to know about unions and intersections.

[posh]

No, it should be an elective.

[gagacasanova]

my philosophy is... I suffered through it and so should you.

[Mezter]

The math they teach is so unecessary. When will I use most of this?

[Eternium]

Originally posted by Sam 

Beyond a certain stage, no. And this is coming from somebody who chose to do specialised maths. My reasoning? There are people who don't like maths. People who don't "get" maths. So while I'm interested in maths, and I'm trying to better myself, I don't really want or need someone else in my math class who doesn't understand a thing taking all of the teacher's attention. It limits my learning. You see the problem there? There should be a certain amount that is essential. But as you said, not everyone needs to know about unions and intersections.

Do Australians say "maths?" I had never heard it before ATRL. That and things like "6 millions" or "3 millions."

Originally posted by Anvarie

I mean why does a music major need to know about unions and intersections

90% of the stuff you learn doesn't even end up being used irl

Do you know how few people get careers in music? Be grateful those math classes will keep you from flipping burgers and answering phones. No major is safe when it comes to finding a job and job security so all gen eds should be continued for as long as possible. You'll be glad you had it to fall back on.