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I’m an engineer, so I went through university mathematics. I haven’t used it since… but the problem-solving ability I learned has literally transformed the way
by FredPret 5y ago
I’m an engineer, so I went through university mathematics. I haven’t used it since… but the problem-solving ability I learned has literally transformed the way my brain works.
The content of high school math is important only in the sense that it must interest the kids and might be vaguely useful later on. The real prize is systematic problem-solving skills and confidence.
- hiptobecubic 5y agoBut it doesn't generally do either. You don't learn any "problem solving maturity" in highschool and most of what I remember was that students who weren't good at number crunching got discouraged and gave up on math entirely, labeling themselves as "not a math person."
- boppo1 5y ago> the problem-solving ability I learned has literally transformed the way my brain works Can you elaborate on this?
- FredPret 5y agoI'd say I'm far more disciplined and systematic now. I'm also more confident in tackling messy, complicated problems; I think this is 90% of the battle to be honest.