There is an expression some people use that says, “What you put into it is what you get out of it.” People might use this expression to describe your skills at a sport or activity and how that relates to the amount of time and effort you spend practicing that activity. Does this expression apply to functions? How? Give an example to support your answer.

Question

This is really confusing so please help!

Answer 1

That saying could apply to just about anything you do.

practicing piano (or any other musical instrument)

training for any sport

reading, reading, reading (if you want to be good at both reading and writing, in any language)

and on and on ...

What is one of your activities or sports? How much time do you put into it daily? weekly?

If a friend practices on her violin (as an example) for 4-5 hours every day, will she be better or worse at it than someone who goes to lessons and then practices 1 hour a day?

What do you think?

Answer 2

Here is an excellent article that explains it fully:
http://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/11/science/peak-performance-why-records-fall.html?pagewanted=all

Answer 3

OK! Thank you very much for your help!!! X) :)

Answer 4

You're welcome.

Answer 5

Hey Writeacher, Not to sound rude, and I DO know that this is 4 years late, but you didn't actually answer the question. The question was not about the saying, but HOW the saying APPLIES to fractions, and if they do or not. You just got it wrong, don't worry about it!