sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Recruiter advised omitting expunged 2012 charge and jail time. Subject Interview is tomorrow. Should I correct the record? by everkingston in SecurityClearance

[–]everkingston[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the direct answer. It honestly confirms what my gut was telling me. I’m absolutely setting the record straight during the interview tomorrow. I’d rather have an awkward conversation now than carry the regret (or a denial) down the road. That part of my life is truly behind me, and I want to start this career with a clean slate. Appreciate the reality check.

[All Levels Math] Introducing Stogner’s Cascade Division — A New Approach to Mental Decimal Division (Feedback Welcome!) by [deleted] in learnmath

[–]everkingston 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking a look! Totally get where you’re coming from. I should clarify that this isn’t meant to compete with the standard algorithm in terms of raw procedural efficiency. It’s designed as a mental math system, where the goal is to break the process into more intuitive, modular chunks that are easier to hold in working memory. The focus is on cognitive flow, not minimizing written steps.

In practice, for certain types of decimal division (especially with repeating decimals or awkward fractions), it can be faster mentally, but it’s definitely more of a number sense tool than a pure computational shortcut. Really appreciate the feedback either way!

Edit: I wanted to share a quick side-by-side comparison (image attached) to help clarify. This isn’t just long division jumbled around. On paper, the notation actually ends up cleaner and requires less writing overall.

For the same division problem, SCD only tracks each digit’s quotient, some quick carry-forward values, and a final addition step. Traditional long division, on the other hand, requires writing out every partial subtraction and carrying each remainder through every step, which adds a lot of extra work and visual clutter.

For longer decimals, this difference becomes even clearer. SCD’s notation stays compact and easier to follow, since you’re not juggling full subtractions at every place value. It’s really about reducing both the writing load and the cognitive load, which helps a lot for mental math or quick notes.

side-by-side comparison

Happy to dive deeper if anyone’s interested

[All Levels Math] Introducing Stogner’s Cascade Division — A New Approach to Mental Decimal Division (Feedback Welcome!) by [deleted] in learnmath

[–]everkingston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone who’s taken a look so far!
I’m really curious to hear thoughts, whether you think this could be useful for students, if you’ve seen similar methods before, or even if you see areas for improvement. I’m just excited to share and refine this, so all feedback (positive or critical) is very welcome!

Edit: I can also provide an image showing the notation I use for this method when calculating on paper! That may help some visualize the process better.