Hmm interesting question
Reading and writing although I was taught both at home as well
Mathematics-not sure what use quadratic equations and trigonometry have in the real world but i feel knowing basic addition and subtraction is important even though mobile phones usually have calculators on them these days
French-have only been to France once and only used basic phrases but I think they appreciated the effort. I feel that actually applies to most countries even just being able to say the likes of 'Hello', 'Goodbye', 'Please' and 'Thank You' go down well.
R.E. I know many people feel strongly about religious education in schools but I believe that in today's society an understanding of the main religions is important.
I didn't learn much in the way of social skills as I was bullied most of the time and didn't really know how to make friends. However it did help me develop a love of many subjects especially history and literature
Most importantly the three R's and how to socialise. Later that a bad teacher can put you off of your favourite subject and that a good one can make even the most boring subjects interesting.
Also that I wasn't suited to learning under set hours, most other people and authority figures.
Without school I wouldn't have got into university, without my degree I wouldn't have been able to take post grad studies. Without those I couldn't do the job I do.
I still remember from about 25 years ago my home economics teacher telling us that for microbes to survive they need food, warmth, moisture and time. Whether it's true or not who knows but it's what I remember!
How much within formal education has been useful to you in your life inside and outside of the work place? What are the most important life skills?
That aside from basic maths such as addition, subtraction, division , fractions and percentages the majority of us never ever use the other stuff they teach you in maths.
But what was useful back in our day not so long ago was in the first three years of comprehensive/high school the year was sort of split into four and you did a quarter each of cookery, woodwork, metalwork and needlework, so in addition to your GCSES and A levels you left school being able to cook a basic meal , know about nutrition, sew a button on and do a very basic repair which was helpful.
-That most of my peers were selfish arses.
-Sitting at the back of the classroom was the best place to have a kip (out of the teachers sight)
-insane and power crazed P.E teachers who preach the importance of fitness - can eat junk food during class and are really chunky.
-Don't touch the vices in woodwork class - it earns you detention
-How to best avoid bullies and horrible people.
- Notes will not get you out of P.E even if they are genuine.
Maths
English (language and English literature)
French
Latin
German
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Religious stuff
History
Geography
Technology
At uni, I learned about electronics and computing.
15 years later, I use the maths, physics and technology stuff and, I suppose, use of the English language, though I still rely on knowledge of most of the other stuff at pub quizzes and when trying to impress the dim-witted.
Ironically, it is the subjects that I never really connected with at school (I only got a B in GCSE history), that I find fascinating now. I spend all of my TV time watching documentaries on BBC 4.
That if I drop my pencil I can look up my teachers skirt.
I used to sit right at the front of my form room. One day, we had a lesson in there after a break, taken by Mrs Garner (she was normally a music teacher but I think she covered for Latin when our usual Latin master was off). I had accidentally dropped my pen between my desk and the teacher's desk so I went to retrieve it, at which point she came into the classroom and took her seat. I could see right up her skirt and froze with terror. The longer I procrastinated about what to do, the more I became aware that I was going to appear like a pervert.
Eventually, I just had to bite the bullet, and about 10 minutes into the lesson, I popped back up from under my desk and just said quietly "found it", holding my pen aloft.
I studied economics, which has been incredibly useful in my professional life.
I also learned that hard work is the key to success. People that make huge scientific breakthroughs and significant advancements in science, art and culture are the ones who get up every day and put in the work. The saying goes "the master has failed more times than the novice ever tried".
Then just by covering one of them up with your thumb you can derive R=V/I, I=V/R or V=IR without having to do any maths at all, which I still think is a pretty neat trick.
1. Who made you?
God made me.
2. Why did God make you?
God made me to know him, love him and serve him in this world, and to be happy with him for ever in the next.
3. To whose image and likeness did God make you?
God made me to his own image and likeness.
"Ou" don't mean "who", "ou" means "where"
Amo, amas, amat, amamus, amatis, amant.
The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Generally, if there is a low supply and a high demand, the price will be high.
In contrast, the greater the supply and the lower the demand, the lower the price will be.
None of which have served any purpose in my journey through life so far.
Maths
English (language and English literature)
French
Latin
German
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Religious stuff
History
Geography
Technology
At uni, I learned about electronics and computing.
15 years later, I use the maths, physics and technology stuff and, I suppose, use of the English language, though I still rely on knowledge of most of the other stuff at pub quizzes and when trying to impress the dim-witted.
Ironically, it is the subjects that I never really connected with at school (I only got a B in GCSE history), that I find fascinating now. I spend all of my TV time watching documentaries on BBC 4.
Identical to you apart from Biology, History and RE. And I am 30 years down the line from Elec Eng degree.
Frankly, I found most useful skills on starting work were how to get on with people and fix the photocopier.
Smoking and drinking certainly helped and general numeracy and literacy.
Nobody wanted technical skills learned before. Copy and improve a previous project in minor ways. Plagiarise to save time. Don't re-invent the wheel. I was quite shocked by that.
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Reading and writing although I was taught both at home as well
Mathematics-not sure what use quadratic equations and trigonometry have in the real world but i feel knowing basic addition and subtraction is important even though mobile phones usually have calculators on them these days
French-have only been to France once and only used basic phrases but I think they appreciated the effort. I feel that actually applies to most countries even just being able to say the likes of 'Hello', 'Goodbye', 'Please' and 'Thank You' go down well.
R.E. I know many people feel strongly about religious education in schools but I believe that in today's society an understanding of the main religions is important.
I didn't learn much in the way of social skills as I was bullied most of the time and didn't really know how to make friends. However it did help me develop a love of many subjects especially history and literature
It helps you to become a more rounded and interesting person, and helps you learn whatever else you want to.
I also learned a great deal about myself and how to operate as a person in the world.
Also that I wasn't suited to learning under set hours, most other people and authority figures.
At secondary - that life can be damaging and about the cruelty of others
So yeah school = useful
That aside from basic maths such as addition, subtraction, division , fractions and percentages the majority of us never ever use the other stuff they teach you in maths.
But what was useful back in our day not so long ago was in the first three years of comprehensive/high school the year was sort of split into four and you did a quarter each of cookery, woodwork, metalwork and needlework, so in addition to your GCSES and A levels you left school being able to cook a basic meal , know about nutrition, sew a button on and do a very basic repair which was helpful.
-Sitting at the back of the classroom was the best place to have a kip (out of the teachers sight)
-insane and power crazed P.E teachers who preach the importance of fitness - can eat junk food during class and are really chunky.
-Don't touch the vices in woodwork class - it earns you detention
-How to best avoid bullies and horrible people.
- Notes will not get you out of P.E even if they are genuine.
A lot of what I know, especially in terms of history, geography, and English is self taught.
Maths
English (language and English literature)
French
Latin
German
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Religious stuff
History
Geography
Technology
At uni, I learned about electronics and computing.
15 years later, I use the maths, physics and technology stuff and, I suppose, use of the English language, though I still rely on knowledge of most of the other stuff at pub quizzes and when trying to impress the dim-witted.
Ironically, it is the subjects that I never really connected with at school (I only got a B in GCSE history), that I find fascinating now. I spend all of my TV time watching documentaries on BBC 4.
I used to sit right at the front of my form room. One day, we had a lesson in there after a break, taken by Mrs Garner (she was normally a music teacher but I think she covered for Latin when our usual Latin master was off). I had accidentally dropped my pen between my desk and the teacher's desk so I went to retrieve it, at which point she came into the classroom and took her seat. I could see right up her skirt and froze with terror. The longer I procrastinated about what to do, the more I became aware that I was going to appear like a pervert.
Eventually, I just had to bite the bullet, and about 10 minutes into the lesson, I popped back up from under my desk and just said quietly "found it", holding my pen aloft.
That is when I learned what disdain looked like.
Yep. Me too
I also learned that hard work is the key to success. People that make huge scientific breakthroughs and significant advancements in science, art and culture are the ones who get up every day and put in the work. The saying goes "the master has failed more times than the novice ever tried".
I learnt to write it in a triangle
V
I R
Then just by covering one of them up with your thumb you can derive R=V/I, I=V/R or V=IR without having to do any maths at all, which I still think is a pretty neat trick.
God made me.
2. Why did God make you?
God made me to know him, love him and serve him in this world, and to be happy with him for ever in the next.
3. To whose image and likeness did God make you?
God made me to his own image and likeness.
"Ou" don't mean "who", "ou" means "where"
Amo, amas, amat, amamus, amatis, amant.
The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Generally, if there is a low supply and a high demand, the price will be high.
In contrast, the greater the supply and the lower the demand, the lower the price will be.
None of which have served any purpose in my journey through life so far.
Identical to you apart from Biology, History and RE. And I am 30 years down the line from Elec Eng degree.
Frankly, I found most useful skills on starting work were how to get on with people and fix the photocopier.
Smoking and drinking certainly helped and general numeracy and literacy.
Nobody wanted technical skills learned before. Copy and improve a previous project in minor ways. Plagiarise to save time. Don't re-invent the wheel. I was quite shocked by that.
Not bad that I retired aged 52 as a senior engineer in a nuclear power station.
The education must have been OK in the 50s and 60s.