Things That Are Hard in Math

rubah · 07-14-2008, 01:39 AM

Please tell what branch of mathematics it's from, and if possible, give an example. I want to collect a bunch of things to maybe write some simple tutorial/pointers on them.

Cim · 07-14-2008, 02:47 AM

Geometry.

rubah · 07-14-2008, 02:52 AM

well, which are the specific parts of geometry you find most difficult? The proofs, the Angle Side Angle stuff, spherical geometry, two parallel lines split by a transversal?

crono_logical · 07-14-2008, 02:55 AM

Although I think geometry is easy, I think it's a good area to pick since it's interesting what you can do with circles and shapes and their properties, and they don't seem to teach it in schools as much as they used to anymore

Cim · 07-14-2008, 02:57 AM

Proofs and the spherical stuff.

blackmage_nuke · 07-14-2008, 05:10 AM

Parrametric Parabolas finding the cartesian equasion and locus for some instance. Some with Hyperbolas and Ellipses.

o_O · 07-14-2008, 05:40 AM

Tell us all about the relationship between circles, triangles, phasers, analog functions and trigonometry.

GrimmReaper · 07-14-2008, 05:56 AM

i was just helping a co-worker with some geometry a while ago, it was basic though.
seemed to have the most trouble with radicals and general formulas to find circumference, radii' diameters, right triangles, etc etc...

ive also found that there are more people re-learning the material they forgot in school than there are actually in grade school learning it.
fancy that. =/

rubah Site Staff Cid's Knight I am not a committee! Location: Don't forget you're not alone	#1 Things That Are Hard in Math Please tell what branch of mathematics it's from, and if possible, give an example. I want to collect a bunch of things to maybe write some simple tutorial/pointers on them.
07-14-2008, 01:39 AM

Cim Roto's Official Sidekick	#2 (permalink) Geometry.
07-14-2008, 02:47 AM

rubah Site Staff Cid's Knight I am not a committee! Location: Don't forget you're not alone	#3 (permalink) well, which are the specific parts of geometry you find most difficult? The proofs, the Angle Side Angle stuff, spherical geometry, two parallel lines split by a transversal?
07-14-2008, 02:52 AM

crono_logical Administrator Hypnotising you Location: Back in Time	#4 (permalink) Although I think geometry is easy, I think it's a good area to pick since it's interesting what you can do with circles and shapes and their properties, and they don't seem to teach it in schools as much as they used to anymore
07-14-2008, 02:55 AM

Cim Roto's Official Sidekick	#5 (permalink) Proofs and the spherical stuff.
07-14-2008, 02:57 AM

blackmage_nuke That's me!! Location: Yes	#6 (permalink) Parrametric Parabolas finding the cartesian equasion and locus for some instance. Some with Hyperbolas and Ellipses.
07-14-2008, 05:10 AM

o_O Site Staff nerd Location: New Zealand	#7 (permalink) Tell us all about the relationship between circles, triangles, phasers, analog functions and trigonometry.
07-14-2008, 05:40 AM

GrimmReaper Pockets Location: Maryland	#8 (permalink) i was just helping a co-worker with some geometry a while ago, it was basic though. seemed to have the most trouble with radicals and general formulas to find circumference, radii' diameters, right triangles, etc etc... ive also found that there are more people re-learning the material they forgot in school than there are actually in grade school learning it. fancy that. =/
07-14-2008, 05:56 AM