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I have had the same experience in a lot (all?) of my math classes. I never really understood integrals and differentiation until I saw them come up in a physics
by ahlatimer 17y ago
I have had the same experience in a lot (all?) of my math classes. I never really understood integrals and differentiation until I saw them come up in a physics class. Once I saw the practical application of those things, I didn't have much of an issue in actually solving them. That's the primary reason why I hate math courses. I know there are practical applications to everything I'm learning, but I just can't see them.
- rgoddard 17y agoWhen using math for real world applications, you essentially have three steps. First translate the problem into a math problem. Then manipulate the math problem as needed, then finally convert back the real world problem. But in most classes, the second step is the only part that is covered. This is the part where most people have problems, since people are wired to deal with the world around them, not some abstract math world. Trying to ground the math concepts to real world situation is difficult and complicated, which is probably why this step is skipped.