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EverLearning · Jun 18th, 2005, 9:56 PM

Yeah, I hear you, life is not fair ... what can you do. I became better with my lack of ability to concentrate with lots of practice, still do dumb algebraic errors though .
But seems like you a bright person (guy?).
EDIT: grades aren't everything, a lot of experienced people here will tell you that as well.

TooDice · Jun 18th, 2005, 10:14 PM

My undoing is also my plus point. I'm dyspraxic, so although I have problems with simple things like working out which is left or right, I seem to be able to perform algebra and complete logic problems without too much thought. That is until today. I don't seem to be able to concentrate on anything which is why that problem earlier caused so much of a headache.

Grades definately aren't everything, I'll agree with you there. I had to explain to an IT chap at work how to fix a problem on my PC. It took him three days to get to our office and despite the fact that I knew exactly how to fix the problem they wouldn't allow me to do it. The IT guy had a piece of paper saying that he had done a certain course in computing; I didn't.

What also annoyed them was that whilst trying to demonstrate the problem on their "ultra-secure" systems I got to a DOS command prompt in a few mouse clicks. That's the result of paying guys with qualifications rather than guys who actually understand how computers work.

EverLearning · Jun 18th, 2005, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TooDice

I'm dyspraxic, so although I have problems with simple things like working out which is left or right, I seem to be able to perform algebra and complete logic problems without too much thought.

wow... until now I thought I was defective somehow, I am actually the same way, funny coincidence. Is that what it's called? dyspraxic?

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Grades definately aren't everything, I'll agree with you there <...> The IT guy had a piece of paper saying that he had done a certain course in computing;

That would be someone like me

I don't have much experience outside of books/theories and school projects .... yet.
Now I feel intimidated.

This is not lounge or introductions thread, but welcome to the forums!

EDIT: and if you have any more math questions, post away, brother!

Ooble · Jun 19th, 2005, 7:42 PM

Ah... another guy suffering through his A Levels. I've just finished AS myself. Don't believe I've seen you around before, so welcome to the forums. Keep a close eye on your cheese.

TooDice · Jun 20th, 2005, 12:29 PM

A-Levels were a long long time ago, I was just trying to remember what I was taught during them.

Back to the original problem, if anyone tries to use the above just remember to convert from degrees to radians first. I thought it was working fine until i realised that one degree moved it a huge amount...

Rory · Jun 23rd, 2005, 7:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TooDice

When I was at school, you did your A-levels at the age of 16-17. It was optional and you had to spend two years at college to do it. Nowadays, kids leave secondary school at 16 with three A-levels already under their belt.

Actually we do them later than your generation, leaving at 18. AS (first year) is easier than the old A-Levels, but A2 is far harder, much closer to degree level.

Jun 18th, 2005, 9:56 PM	#11
EverLearning Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 130 Rep Power: 4	Yeah, I hear you, life is not fair ... what can you do. I became better with my lack of ability to concentrate with lots of practice, still do dumb algebraic errors though . But seems like you a bright person (guy?). EDIT: grades aren't everything, a lot of experienced people here will tell you that as well. __________________ got math? yumm... "All men by nature desire to know" -Aristotle, Metaphysics Last edited by EverLearning; Jun 18th, 2005 at 10:10 PM.

Jun 18th, 2005, 10:14 PM	#12
TooDice Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	My undoing is also my plus point. I'm dyspraxic, so although I have problems with simple things like working out which is left or right, I seem to be able to perform algebra and complete logic problems without too much thought. That is until today. I don't seem to be able to concentrate on anything which is why that problem earlier caused so much of a headache. Grades definately aren't everything, I'll agree with you there. I had to explain to an IT chap at work how to fix a problem on my PC. It took him three days to get to our office and despite the fact that I knew exactly how to fix the problem they wouldn't allow me to do it. The IT guy had a piece of paper saying that he had done a certain course in computing; I didn't. What also annoyed them was that whilst trying to demonstrate the problem on their "ultra-secure" systems I got to a DOS command prompt in a few mouse clicks. That's the result of paying guys with qualifications rather than guys who actually understand how computers work. __________________ If it squeals, don't smoke it.

Jun 19th, 2005, 7:42 PM	#14
Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 9	Ah... another guy suffering through his A Levels. I've just finished AS myself. Don't believe I've seen you around before, so welcome to the forums. Keep a close eye on your cheese. __________________ Me :: You :: Them

Jun 20th, 2005, 12:29 PM	#15
TooDice Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	A-Levels were a long long time ago, I was just trying to remember what I was taught during them. Back to the original problem, if anyone tries to use the above just remember to convert from degrees to radians first. I thought it was working fine until i realised that one degree moved it a huge amount... __________________ If it squeals, don't smoke it.

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