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I have a maths degree
I get tired of the "why not teach something relevant" crowd
Critical thinking is more important, and actually being able to look at figures, know what confidence limits are, and know how stats can be twisted by the unscrupulous would be useful is part of that.
Relevance could be life skills that teach you to literally read between the lines, and maths is right in there, if it was properly taught.
See also bike shedding.
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Have you met any kids?
They spend their lives on stuff that isn't "relevant" and have a great time being kids.
Isn't that the point?
The recent push to give careers advice to 5 year olds is a vile idea.