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In reply to the discussion: Andrew Hacker: Is Algebra Necessary? (PUUUUUUUUKE) [View all]suston96
(4,175 posts)Science or sciences require their own language(s). It is said Isaac Newton developed calculus to describe his theories of gravity and motion.
The problem is with the teaching of mathematics at all levels and its relation with the physical world.
You have ten oranges. You sell 5 oranges and eat 2. How many apples do you have left?
OK. Trying to be funny, but my experience involves learning Algebra and Chemistry in High School, Physics in college and years of computer physics and electronics in the US Air Force.
All very painful but I made it and I am glad. Now I realize what is involved in achieving mankind's journeys to the worlds and universes beyond.
We need mathematics to speak and understand science.
Oh, eat those 2 apples ............Messy examples are not funny in the world of science.