Overcome Feeling Discouraged in Math
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Chrono
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JasonRox said:I'm sure after a few years of mathematics we will be able to build one using functions only, and also prove that it's a girl.![]()
I'm not very good on my proofs.
danitaber
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Then allow me to suggest the following:Chrono said:I'm not very good on my proofs.
1)Wait until a *real* girl has a bad day.
2)Offer to help her with her math.
3)Ask her sensitive questions until she starts crying.
If you can't take it from there, proofs aren't your only problem.
Chrono
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danitaber said:2)Offer to help her with her math.
I've been doing that. That's the only thing that's barely keeping me in. Of course, they've yet to ask me for help.
cogito²
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shall i call the wammmbulance?Chrono said:I was wondering if any of you were ever discouraged in math. I mean, you're sitting there in lecture and just feel like you're never going to get it. I haven't really had that happen, but I think it might sometime. How could you overcome that?
jk. just hang in there.
Chrono
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cogito² said:shall i call the wammmbulance?
You think they'll help?
cogito²
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they've been pretty helpful in the past...
Chrono
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cogito² said:they've been pretty helpful in the past...
Sounds like you've had some experience.
cogito²
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yes yes :(
fred the driver is really nice though
fred the driver is really nice though
Chrono
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danitaber said:If you can't take it from there, proofs aren't your only problem.![]()
I've been doing some thinking on this and I believe you're right. I'm so screwed!

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