(01-23-2015, 02:17 PM)SessionZero Wrote: Developing problem-solving skills is applicable in more than just mathematics.
You are right.
But this is still a math class.
In my day, what you wanted was the "Philosophy and Critical Thinking" course.
They are two different subjects.
In this case, the math problem said how do you add 8 and 5 to make 10. The boy was correct, it is not possible. The teacher only confused him by telling him he is wrong and making it a philosophy question.
If the question had been worded "Using the XYZ System, how can you derive 10 from adding 8 and 5", THEN I can see the argument being valid.
