> without really understanding how calculus works. I think this is the key. No, calculus isn't incredibly applicable in day to day life. But understanding how

> without really understanding how calculus works. I think this is the key. No, calculus isn't incredibly applicable in day to day life. But understanding how it works builds critical thinking skills that absolutely are. Math should be about critical thinking, not memorizing. Common core seems to be moving us in the right direction.