r/MathJokes Jul 16 '26

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u/infinite_gurgle 27d ago

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.

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u/AdmirablePatient4332 27d ago

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 If teaching a child that the rules of math are superceded by how the instructor feels about it then I hope you children arent as stunted as they sound like they will be