my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
Originally posted by dielon444Because the people in charge of the system have nothing in their head?
my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
I dont know. help me out!
Originally posted by dielon444Why don't you try to get more people interested? Its never too late to learn so I don't see why it has to be started earlier. If they cant start now then they couldn't start two years ago.
my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
Originally posted by dielon444Chess is a hobby and therefore, no substitute for actual learning.
my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterThere's a guy in Indianapolis who runs a chess club that caters to disadvantaged kids. Unorthodox kind of bird, but he definitely uses the game to teach life lessons.
Chess is a hobby and therefore, no substitute for actual learning.
It's like a lot of things can be -- good training for the mind.
Originally posted by dielon444Actually, there's no really good evidence that chess prepares people for anything other than playing chess.
my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
Originally posted by dielon444Why is it the school's job?
my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
Originally posted by dielon444That violates seperation of chess and state. 😞
my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
Originally posted by dielon444Chess and other extra curricular activities should not be offered at schools (and thus, at taxpayer expense) either. If parents want their children to learn chess, let them hire an out-of-work GM to instruct them in the intricacies of the Royal Game. If they want their kid to play basketball, then let them play on a select team at their expense.
basketball, football, baseball, softball, track etc. are all offered at schools...why not chess?
Originally posted by der schwarze Ritterand yet you probably complain about americans being too fat and not being active enough
Chess and other extra curricular activities should not be offered at schools (and thus, at taxpayer expense) either. If parents want their children to learn chess, let them hire an out-of-work GM to instruct them in the intricacies of the Royal Game. If they want their kid to play basketball, then let them play on a select team at their expense.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterMy God...I...I actually agree with that. I feel like I need a shower. 😉
Chess and other extra curricular activities should not be offered at schools (and thus, at taxpayer expense) either. If parents want their children to learn chess, let them hire an out-of-work GM to instruct them in the intricacies of the Royal Game. If they want their kid to play basketball, then let them play on a select team at their expense.
Originally posted by dielon444Perhaps you could start a chess club of your own? As nerdy as it might seem, perhaps you could "advertise" and gather more support for a new chess team. I'm sure there are other students who are interested in chess, but don't realize it yet. There might also be some who wants to play, but doesn't know the rules, or they simply don't play often, but are still kick-ass players.
my school has an awful chess club that no one's in but me
(i eventually stopped going after playing the teacher and 2 other people over and over.) but if the game had been taught from middle school i think a lot more people would be interested and good at it. it also helps with problem solving and math...so why dont they do it?
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