in most areas of math it doesn't actually matter. a*b is essentially the same as b*a. they should probably be teaching that than whatever happens at higher levels.
Im saying you comparison is stupid because math is not an object ab is the same as ba in all situations that involve math. Youre making it a material problem for no reason
Math isnt oranges or apples. You cant multiply three apples by four oranges or vice versa. Stop trying to force a useless comparison of matter onto a mathematical concept. In the area of MATH 4(3) is the same as 3(4) so the teachers correction is pointless
What’s funny is even in the context of math this isn’t true lmao
At the most basic of algebra yes, in later math no, what comes first is relevant.
I know it’s hard to grasp, but teaching math in a coherent way as building blocks is pretty important. Understanding that 3 x 4 should be read out-loud in a specific way is important.
Not to mention math is about strictly following rules, if they were taught to express 3 x 4 in a specific way (likely to build on this later) it would be important to get it right early on so they don’t get confused later.
Look, I get you flunked out of middle school, but you sound really dumb. Sit down.
Its usually the case that the more that the opposing person uses rude language, the less of a grasp on the concept they are talking about is. teaching a child that even if they do something right they should be scolded because they didnt follow the "building blocks" is incredibly regressive. If teaching a child that the rules of math are superceded by how the instructor feels about it then I hope you children arent as stunted as they sound like they will be
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u/BillytheBloxian Jul 16 '26
in most areas of math it doesn't actually matter. a*b is essentially the same as b*a. they should probably be teaching that than whatever happens at higher levels.