>You’re effectively saying they like it because they like it. no? you asked me why they like chalk not why the use chalk and slate? >Ok, but why? how should

>You’re effectively saying they like it because they like it. no? you asked me why they like chalk not why the use chalk and slate? >Ok, but why? how should i know? i'm just reflecting on my experience. if i had to guess it's because math has a very strong computational component - you have to show kids how to perform the steps for to solve whatever problem (perform an integral, solve an ode, QR factor a matrix). >CS, stats, physics, engineering, etc. classes would all benefit from slowing down and explaining things the way mathematicians are forced to do using chalk. lol sure but almost no one cares about what's best for students (but about spending as little time as possible on teaching)