how mathematically challenged, or not, are you?

[Papa Deuce]

Vote on the one that sounds most like you.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

I may not be good at math, but I see zero things to choose from....

 

[slimplaw]

I have no problem with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. I am able to figure per centage and know geometry terms. I would need a reminder of the formula for some geometry problems.

I have not had a math class since 10th grade in 1969. I have a master's degree, so you are able to make it through college and post graduate studies without math. Oh, my master's is in education.

 

[hlbtimes2]

For someone that has never taken an "advanced" math class I do pretty well. I'm a bookkeeper at work, so I work with numbers a lot. I can read a blue print, find the 3 dimensions, relate it to raw material, etc. I wouldnt call it doing geometry, but I get by. I can't write an algebra equation properly, but I can come up with numbers that work.

 

[chager]

Math I can do!!!! Just don't ask me to diagram that sentence!!

 

[MushyMushy]

I have a learning disability in math -- can't do math skills beyond a 6th grade level.

But for whatever reason, if I dial a phone number a few times, I'll remember it for a while. If I dial a phone number for a long length of time, I remember it for life.

 

[alexis_fate]

Without fingers I would be lost!!!!!

 

[Papa Deuce]

I get by, just beyond the basic four. And I have my own way of figuring things out. There is NO WAY anybody would teach anybody to do math the way I sometimes do it.

 

[Raysplus1]

I do very well at math. My Father in law was a 8th grade algerbra teacher so my DW is very good at math.

 

[highland3]

My DD's grade 5 math scares me sometimes!!

 

[daisyduck123]

I checked, "I can teach math". Well, I do....but I guess I should mention that I teach "first grade math".

I'd never be able to teach anything above 4th or 5th grade math...I'd need a refresher course. But I do very well at teaching my 1st graders!

 

[megan4777]

Did anyone else have to "prove triangles" in high school math?

I tried to tell the teachers that "it's a triangle b/c it has 3 sides and 3 points..." but I almost failed the regents test.


I'm so dreading when my dd's start school and bring home math homework. I tried to help our niece and I almost started crying...

 

[lucas]

I'm very bad at math.

 

[crazelion]

I am math genius. Just don't ask do English grammar have a LD.

 

[I'mNoPrince]

I very good at math

1/2 way through 8th grade I transfered from a Private to public school and took over the math class from the teacher.She said I explained thing better tothe kids so she gave me an A and let me teach for her.

In the 9th grade I won B-More cities Math bee for Highschools and almost got beat up by a 12th grader.

I have tutored many of family friend kids to help them along.I need to reference so material but once I do it's like riding a bike and I breese right along.

Now ask me about english and spelling and I stick my head in the sand like an Ostrich.

 

[DISUNC]

I was a Mathlete all throughout school!!!! It really clicked for me. All of it!
100+ student.

However since I have been out of school for a few years and being Calculator dependant...not so much anymore!

It really is a skill you must keep up with. I do Sudoko pretty good though!!

 

[shortbun]

I got through 4 calculus classes and 1 statistics course in college with a B average. I voted, I do pretty well in math. These days, I'm still keeping up with my 5th grader and not even breathin' hard. Stll "do pretty well" in math.

 

[Kitty 34]

I had to vote "I can teach Math...." as I'm subbing in a long term 6th grade Math class. I will be teaching in this subject until the end of January. Last night I spent several hours deciding just how I was going to teach decimals for today's lessons. Wish me luck!!!

I, also, taught a Math class to college students years ago.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I"m a mathlete--though my last mathclass was Calc II my first semester of college.

I'd have to study up a bit--but I could go back to mathlete status for the the high school math classes.

Same deal with the diagramming sentences thread--except in that case, I can't remember how to do it at all. I'd have to look up the correct way to do it and then it woudln't be a problem.

 

[Fitswimmer]

I'm the reason calculators were invented. I was in the "love Disney" genetic line when I probably should have been in the "understand math" line.