Friday, May 30, 2014
The importance of knowing your math symbols. (funny story #1)
When I first met with Dr. Buntinas, my oncologist, I had to fill out lots of personal information. One of the questions they asked was about alcohol consumption. There is a link between drinking 3 or more drinks a day and breast cancer. I had several options that didn't fit, so I wrote in that I drank less than one drink a day. I used the mathematical symbol for less than. When I was talking to the Dr., she asked me how much I drank. I said, very little. Occasionally we'll have wine with dinner or a beer. She said she was concerned by my answer on the sheet because I said I drank MORE than 1 a day. I had gotten the symbols backwards. :) OOPS! So, when your kids ask you why it's important to know math- tell them it is so they can fill out their medical forms accurately and not freak out their doctors!! :)
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I remember learning that the angle bracket is an alligator, and it opens it's mouth toward the bigger pile of food. As in
ReplyDelete{your post's interest} > {my comment's interest}