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One of the earliest memories I have of really enjoying math was a unit on modular arithmatic from my 6th grade math class. The teacher introduced the concept wi
by zenhack 9y ago
One of the earliest memories I have of really enjoying math was a unit on modular arithmatic from my 6th grade math class. The teacher introduced the concept with a hands of a clock metaphor, gave us a whole bunch of drill problems, and told us to watch for patterns. We had an easel in the class room where he collected the insights students had gained. Discovering the relationship with remainders by ourselves was incredibly cool.
- InitialLastName 9y agoI had a similar experience when I learned about factoring (not sure what age). I got a little obsessed with finding prime numbers by hand, and eventually figured out that I only had to search for factors up to the square root. I distinctly remember that as the first time I realized how powerful a simple mathematical insight can be to speeding up a process. Now, of course, I use mathematical insight to speed up processes occupationally; I guess that experience stuck with me.