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I would say that learning "problem solving" is more important than learning how to type a formula into integrals.wolfram.com (which you should certainly use if
by lacker 18y ago
I would say that learning "problem solving" is more important than learning how to type a formula into integrals.wolfram.com (which you should certainly use if you have an actual applied problem). Plus, if you want to go on to multivariable calculus you will need to understand the principles rather than just being able to get an answer to an integration.
I agree that calculus seems too "magical". But we should solve that by explaining more of the intuition and heuristics behind solving calculus problems, rather than teaching people to solve problems by brute force.
- amichail 18y agoThere's plenty of problem solving left in the applied stuff. And not everyone who takes Calculus in high school goes on to learn multivariable calculus. High school Calculus should be more applied IMO.
- sp332 18y agoGuys, stop downvoting posts just because you disagree with them. If you have something to add to the discussion, add it. Parent was not abusive or off-topic or otherwise deserving of downmodding.