I have to laugh every time someone in my Math class brings up the topic "Why do we need to know this?"
Here's a little scenario (cause we know how much I looooove these!)
Endoh: Why do we need to know about all this math crap?
Mr.N: Well, if you want to become a construction worker, you'll need to learn about calculating areas -
Endoh: But not all of us are going to be construction workers!
Mr.N: Well, you need math for dance.
Endoh: Uhh...you just need to know how to count to 8....I don't think that's a good enough reason for trigonometry or algebra.
Mr.N: Well if you want to be a scientist...
Endoh: Well if we're complaining about math right now, what makes you think we'd want to be scientists? What if we want to just be a gas pumper? The cash register does all the work for you! All you need is an arm and a bad attitude. There, I'm qualified. I'm learning all this for nothing! Can I leave?
Mr.N: ......you still need math for your taxes!
Endoh: Hire an Accountant.
Mr.N: What if you want to make a shelf? Or a table?
Endoh: ...me with a hammer? Now you're just asking for me to kill you. I'd hire a professional.
Mr.N: And how would you pay for all these professionals? You'd need a job with higher education, which means you'd need to know your math. [thinks he's won and gives the annoying look that makes you want to kill him]
Endoh: [shrugs] I'd marry a rich guy....or sell my body.
Mr.N:
Endoh: What? Do I need math for that too? I know how much that's worth! Â
Mr.N: ......copy these notes on the board....
Believe it or not....those are a whole bunch of real conversations pieced together haha...I'm not making it up! You should have seen his face! Err...maybe not...