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A Mathematician's Lament

Started by Vitruvian, March 09, 2008, 10:30 AM NHFT

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Vitruvian

March 09, 2008, 10:30 AM NHFT
In this article, Paul Lockhart, once a professional mathematician and now a school teacher, eulogizes the love of mathematics in children and adults alike and hopes for its resurrection:

A Mathematician's Lament

Jacobus

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September 15, 2009, 06:49 AM NHFT
The author of A Mathematician's Lament has a (much shorter) follow-up in response to some of the criticism he received:

Lockhart's Lament - The Sequel

The original piece is long but I believe a "must-read" for homeschool parents and educators.  Thanks V for posting that original link.  It is a great analysis of what's wrong in the standard math curriculum and ideas for alternatives.  Lockhart seems to advocate approaching math more like art with a focus on discovery and beauty.



Pat McCotter

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September 15, 2009, 07:58 AM NHFT
Reading the first link reminded me of this piece I read on teaching science.
how not to teach science
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