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Silvanus · Sep 30th, 2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sane

Yep. Fractions are what's most accepted. But '/' should be replaced by the divide sign apparently.

I can't recall using the standard divide sign once since elementary school. For that matter, I only use the standard multiplication sign (x) for scientific notation.

Jessehk · Oct 1st, 2005, 9:02 AM

I would just like to see everybody stop using this thread as an oppertunity to brag about their high IQ's (especially near the beginning of the thread ).

<rant>

I am not saying that I am not considered intelligent, but far too often in enriched classes, or topics that I am interested in, the only concern people have is beeing better then someone else.

Why can't these environements be learning ones?
In this math class I am taking (enriched), everyone is so concerned with looking intelligent, that nobody asks question, and 3/4 the class does not understand the concept (including me).

So much more could be accomplished if people were more open!

*sigh*

</rant>

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and just so that this post does not seem wholly random and off-topic (

):

I believe ( like others have already said ), that programming helps you plan your course of action when tackling work or everyday life.

for example:

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Lunch time:
if(have_time)
     goto restaurant
else
     goto cafeteria


go_to_liberary = work == not_done ? true : false

if(go_to_liberary)
     study();

end Lunch

Eryk · Oct 1st, 2005, 9:24 AM

I've noticed that I've become a lot more structured. You should see my notes. They are almost freakily organized with indentations and all the stuff. I feel that my logic has improved, though the reason I started programming is like most people, I already had pretty good logic.

Ooble · Oct 2nd, 2005, 6:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eryk

I've noticed that I've become a lot more structured. You should see my notes. They are almost freakily organized with indentations and all the stuff. I feel that my logic has improved, though the reason I started programming is like most people, I already had pretty good logic.

I organise all the shit on my computer to freakishly weird standards, but anything school-related is still in one huge pile.

Oct 1st, 2005, 9:02 AM	#42
Jessehk The Oblivious One Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 644 Rep Power: 4	I would just like to see everybody stop using this thread as an oppertunity to brag about their high IQ's (especially near the beginning of the thread ). <rant> I am not saying that I am not considered intelligent, but far too often in enriched classes, or topics that I am interested in, the only concern people have is beeing better then someone else. Why can't these environements be learning ones? In this math class I am taking (enriched), everyone is so concerned with looking intelligent, that nobody asks question, and 3/4 the class does not understand the concept (including me). So much more could be accomplished if people were more open! sigh </rant> --- and just so that this post does not seem wholly random and off-topic ( ): I believe ( like others have already said ), that programming helps you plan your course of action when tackling work or everyday life. for example: (Toggle Plain Text) Lunch time: if(have_time) goto restaurant else goto cafeteria go_to_liberary = work == not_done ? true : false if(go_to_liberary) study(); end Lunch Lunch time: if(have_time) goto restaurant else goto cafeteria go_to_liberary = work == not_done ? true : false if(go_to_liberary) study(); end Lunch __________________ Dr. Zoidberg: [ecstatic] I'm going to a movie... with FRIENDS! Last edited by Jessehk; Oct 1st, 2005 at 9:16 AM.

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Oct 1st, 2005, 9:24 AM	#43
Eryk Programmer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 62 Rep Power: 4	I've noticed that I've become a lot more structured. You should see my notes. They are almost freakily organized with indentations and all the stuff. I feel that my logic has improved, though the reason I started programming is like most people, I already had pretty good logic.

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