• Mistic@lemmy.world
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    26 days ago

    That’s because (strictly speaking) they aren’t teaching math. They’re teaching “tricks” to solve equations easier, which can lead to more confusion.

    Like the PEMDAS thing that’s being discussed here. There’s no such thing as “order of operations” in math, but it’s easier to teach by assuming that there is.

    Edit: To the people downvoting: I want to hear your opinions. Do you think I’m wrong? If so, why?

    • they aren’t teaching math.

      Yes we are. Adults forgetting it is another matter altogether.

      There’s no such thing as “order of operations” in math

      Yes there is! 😂

      Do you think I’m wrong?

      No, I know you’re wrong.

      If so, why?

      If you don’t solve binary operators before unary operators you get wrong answers. 2+3x4=14, not 20. 3x4=3+3+3+3 by definition