17 Yr Old HS Student Explores Math & Programming

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The discussion revolves around a 17-year-old high school student who expresses an interest in math and computer programming. Participants engage in light-hearted banter, welcome the new member, and share their thoughts on educational systems, particularly comparing high school structures in different regions, as well as discussing pop culture references.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants welcome the new member and share humorous remarks about the forum environment.
  • There is a discussion about the educational systems in China and Hong Kong, with participants clarifying the number of grades in high schools and secondary schools.
  • Some participants express a light-hearted skepticism about the friendliness of forum members, joking about potential hidden motives.
  • References to pop culture, particularly a song by Guns N' Roses, are made, with participants discussing lyrics and their relevance to the conversation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the welcoming nature of the forum, but there are playful disagreements regarding the interpretation of pop culture references and the nature of the forum community.

Contextual Notes

There are varying interpretations of educational systems based on regional differences, and some statements reflect personal experiences rather than universally applicable facts.

  • #61
Artman said:
All the more reason to keep an eye on him, but let's rethink the close part.


:shy: . . . . :shy: . . . . :shy:


:bugeye: . . . . :rolleyes: . . . . :bugeye:


:rolleyes: . . . . :rolleyes: . . . . :rolleyes: . . . .
:smile: :smile: :smile: Agree.
 
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  • #62
Hi! Welcome to PF. I'm fairly new here also (only a few months). I'm a 16 year old male high school student (grade 11). I also like math and computer programming (along with science).
 
  • #63
I wasn't expecting such a welcome :smile:
 
  • #64
loseyourname said:
Here's a warm welcome from the Canadian girls Trish and Torrie:

trishandtorrie.jpg
AH! Those two are kinda scary.
 
  • #65
Where has Trish been lately anyway? She hasn't appeared on WWE for a while :confused:
 

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