Originally Posted by
pouffywall
I'm all for classes that teach things a little more practical for real life than, say, calculus. Don't get me wrong; I love math. But do you really need it? Probably not. Students struggle to see the point of most of the subjects, because there really isn't any point for a lot of them, unless you were to actually pursue a career in that particular field.
Math is practical in the sense that it enforces problem solving skills among students. Advanced Mathematics should still be in place as required curriculum, but schools need to start providing classes that will prepare students for the real world.