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I have a question for those of you in high school or graduated from high school.

gamerguru100 · 2009-07-05 09:04:33

Before I say anything, I'll just tell you now that I'm in high school myself.Okay, do you think that some of the subjects that we learn are virtually useless in the 'real world'?For example, most of the things we learn in mathematics is almost useless because we're taught things so complicated that barely anyone uses them in everyday situations. We only need to know the more basic parts of the subject.And what about history and science? As interesting as they can be, it's only helpful if you plan to work in one of those fields. How many students are going to grow up and become a historian or a scientist?I can understand physical education because it keeps everyone in shape for the most part, but still.So, do you agree with me on this or not?

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#101 gamerguru100

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What was I thinking when I made this topic? Why am I talking about high school in the summer? What a waste of time.

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#102 deactivated-5a84f3399aa1c

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They're teaching you how to learn.

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#103 gamerguru100

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They're teaching you how to learn.supercubedude64

Yeah, I can agree with that, but still. Why did I have to make this topic? I almost got into a flame war, too.

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#104 lolwotrickroll

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Schools teach a wide variety of subjects so that you use it. Think of school as a brain workout. If you stop working out you lose your muscles right? Similar thing with the brain, if ou don't develop it at an early age your intelligence could very well be limited. That's not to say this is always the case however.
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this. school is supposed to bring out the genius in you. you don't go to school to learn. you go to school to learn how to learn ;) then you can learn how to stay safe, get a job, etc

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#105 lolwotrickroll

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[QUOTE="supercubedude64"]They're teaching you how to learn.gamerguru100

Yeah, I can agree with that, but still. Why did I have to make this topic? I almost got into a flame war, too.

well at least you learned ;)

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#106 cousin_eddy

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Yes I do feel that..there was some prett ypointless education I got when I went to highschool..but also ery useful stuff.

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#107 gamerguru100

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[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]
[QUOTE="supercubedude64"]They're teaching you how to learn.lolwotrickroll

Yeah, I can agree with that, but still. Why did I have to make this topic? I almost got into a flame war, too.

well at least you learned ;)

Uh, sure.

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#108 Salacon

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Well, I don't know if it was already mentioned, but I wish high school could provide a more broad range of subjects to be taught to appeal to different people. It would be cool to have law (enforcement) and psychology classes (among other things) in schools in place of having to take extra math, science, or history that you're not interested in.

But to answer the original question: I felt that most of what I learned was good to know, but certainly not too helpful in the long run (depending on what you want your career to be).

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#109 Wii_Gamer_277

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All the things you learn in HS are nonsense, dont pay attention and go to college and skip class. That will prepare you for the "real world"

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#110 gamesock

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All the things you learn in HS are nonsense, dont pay attention and go to college and skip class. That will prepare you for the "real world"Wii_Gamer_277

This is apparently what threadstarter is aiming for. WHINE! OH MY CLASS IS SO HARD AND I CAN'T HANDLE DEALING WITH PEOPLE!!!! WAHHH!!!

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#112 gamerguru100

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I want this topic deleted.

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#113 ferrari2001

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They don't know what choices you will make later in life regarding your career so they give you a over view of all basic subjects that you may need later in life.

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#114 gamesock

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[QUOTE="gamesock"][QUOTE="Wii_Gamer_277"]All the things you learn in HS are nonsense, dont pay attention and go to college and skip class. That will prepare you for the "real world"gamerguru100

This is apparently what threadstarter is aiming for. WHINE! OH MY CLASS IS SO HARD AND I CAN'T HANDLE DEALING WITH PEOPLE!!!! WAHHH!!!

SHUT UP AND GET OUT OF HERE YOU STUPID IDIOT! YOU MUST BE BORED AS **** TO JUST STAY ON HERE AND FLAME! GO ELSEWHERE!

I'm not flaming you, I'm just trying to make you understand that high school, much like life is not always easy and you have to learn to cope with your problems. Complaining about classes does not solve the issue. If this is flaming, then I've been away from the internet for too long.

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#115 gamerguru100

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[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]
[QUOTE="gamesock"] This is apparently what threadstarter is aiming for. WHINE! OH MY CLASS IS SO HARD AND I CAN'T HANDLE DEALING WITH PEOPLE!!!! WAHHH!!!gamesock

SHUT UP AND GET OUT OF HERE YOU STUPID IDIOT! YOU MUST BE BORED AS **** TO JUST STAY ON HERE AND FLAME! GO ELSEWHERE!

I'm not flaming you, I'm just trying to make you understand that high school, much like life is not always easy and you have to learn to cope with your problems. Complaining about classes does not solve the issue. If this is flaming, then I've been away from the internet for too long.

I'm sorry for freaking out like that. I tend to take a lot of things the wrong way. I understand what you are saying. Again, sorry for flaming you like that.

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