Ender: Why you need those 'pointless' math classes
The most asked question in high school math classes is “When will I ever use this math in real life?” This is a very fair question to ask and it is rarely answered; as soon as students see no need for math they become disinterested and stop challenging themselves to learn. Taking advanced math classes is important now more than ever. High levels of mathematics education, such as Algebra II and Calculus, should be available and recommended to most high school students.
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