Problem on daughter's calculus assignment: "f(x)=1/sqrt(tan(3x^2)), calculate f'(x)" <sarcasm>Wow, there are so many real-world applications where this might come up. I'm so glad she can spend her time on this!</sarcasm>

Sep 20, 2021 · 2:34 AM UTC

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Replying to @hal_pomeranz
I’m confused, are you lamenting Calculus in general or that specific problem?
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I’m actually a big believer in Calculus. But that problem is just endless symbolic manipulation that has no real value. It’s simply a time-waster.
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Replying to @hal_pomeranz
<sarcasm>So many!</sarcasm>
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Those are important skills. Math class is not the place to be teaching them.