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"The simple fact you think discrete math is alright for anyone but a CS major is proof of that." Fair enough, but that doesn't make me wrong. There is a valid
by j_baker 17y ago
"The simple fact you think discrete math is alright for anyone but a CS major is proof of that."
Fair enough, but that doesn't make me wrong. There is a valid case to be made for teaching discrete math to people who aren't CS majors or even in college: http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/articles.php?page=discretemath http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/articles.php?pa...
In particular, the argument that discrete math is fun is the most compelling. Be honest, what did you enjoy the most: algebra, calculus, or discrete math? I'd argue that if you say algebra or calculus that you're the abnormal one. :-)
- zedshaw 17y agoCalculus by far. I read this "Calculus Made Easy" by Silvanus P. Thompson and it's still to this day my inspiration for explaining complex technical topics to lay people. It's a fantastic book, and even if you know math you must read it if you want to understand how to teach complexity to others.
- j_baker 17y agoI'll check the book out, but I still say you're a freak. :-)