School Curriculum Experiences

Commenters share personal anecdotes about whether the article's main topic or skill was taught in their school curricula, often expressing surprise, nostalgia, or regional variations from decades ago.

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brandonclark_22 β€’ Aug 13, 2019 β€’ View on HN

where was this when I was in school haha

princevegeta89 β€’ Apr 13, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Was this taught at your school?

Houshalter β€’ Dec 10, 2013 β€’ View on HN

There were classes like this at my school at least.

rootusrootus β€’ Jul 7, 2021 β€’ View on HN

It's what we were taught when I was in school. Granted, that was 30 years ago, so it may have changed since.

hnthrowaway923 β€’ Dec 22, 2020 β€’ View on HN

Not sure what schools you're referring to but that wasn't a thing when I was in school 15 years ago..

roopekangas β€’ May 2, 2025 β€’ View on HN

If you grew up where it was in the curriculum ;)

walshemj β€’ Oct 6, 2016 β€’ View on HN

I certainly saw this in school in the late 70'sin the UK

jessaustin β€’ Dec 4, 2013 β€’ View on HN

Were you taught that at school?

jaredsohn β€’ May 11, 2014 β€’ View on HN

My high school had such classes; is this not standard?

47282847 β€’ Oct 18, 2024 β€’ View on HN

That’s how I learned it in school 30 years ago?