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Yes, but I'm also skeptical of the idea that some math subjects are cognitively more intense than others. The "cognitive load" or whatever is really just a fun
by zachrose 13y ago
Yes, but I'm also skeptical of the idea that some math subjects are cognitively more intense than others.
The "cognitive load" or whatever is really just a function of how much you've practiced and internalized that area of math. Calculus builds on algebra, sure, but once you've internalized algebra you don't have to "think real hard about algebra" _while_ you "think real hard about calculus."
Running a 10k for the first time is not the same as running your first 5k twice.
- rickhanlonii 13y agoAs someone who studied math as an undergrad, I completely agree. As far as I can remember, Learning the Fundamental Theorem of Galois Theory was no more difficult to me than learning the Mean Value Theorem. But I guess my point is that programming at an "Algebra" level means you have very little knowledge the language, while programming at a "Calculus" level means that you have much more knowledge.
- saraid216 13y agoWhy even use the words "algebra" and "calculus", then? Why not use "8th grade" and "12th grade"?