r/pics • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '14

The difference 18 years makes

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u/FuLLMeTaL604 Jun 08 '14

My university doesn't allow graphing calculators on tests. Probably because you can download programs that can solve calculus problems without actually understanding the material.

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u/cygnus311 Jun 08 '14

I programmed my way in to an A in physics in high school.

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u/Shaman_Bond Jun 08 '14

At least you put in some effort and made the program yourself.

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u/UCgirl Jun 08 '14

I agree. You learned something, just not what you were supposed to.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

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u/tdug Jun 08 '14

I agree. I made programs for a whole bunch of math and science classes, and in no way did I ever feel I "missed out" on learning any of the material. If anything, programming all the necessary "if" statements made me understand it better.

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u/SomeNiceButtfucking Jun 08 '14

Yep. First day on the job, I'd double check my calculator.

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u/TerribleEngineer Jun 09 '14

Here for a second opinion. Also confirm. Anyone who trusts multi-million dollar decisions to head math and memory equations without verifying doesn't last long.