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SWBTATTReg

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3. Kids need to realize that a lot of computer programming (if that's their choice as a life occupation

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Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:50 PM

Oct 2022

requires the use of algorithms which oftentimes, are totally new (specific to the code being designed/written), so a math background is essential. I developed and used quite a few algorithms in my day, and the math to do this was nice to have as a background...it wasn't my major, but I had a pretty good background in math to help in the required coding.

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Those math and reading scores were horrible, but beware of the political spin [View all] teach1st Oct 2022 OP

No concern for cognitive impairment due to school shootings, hu? SheltieLover Oct 2022 #1

In the spring of 2020, online learning was a big problem teach1st Oct 2022 #2

They need to look at the effects of attempting to learn in a dangerous environ. SheltieLover Oct 2022 #4

Kids need to realize that a lot of computer programming (if that's their choice as a life occupation SWBTATTReg Oct 2022 #3

Red States have FAUX Knews in the background. I tell you, it lowers IQ scores. TigressDem Oct 2022 #5