Re:Math education: It’s not about numbers, it’s about learni...
by jeffdavis on Tuesday July 11, 2017 @09:23PM
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Objective tests for math ability are pretty good. Arguing that they are only 99% objective doesn't really change my point.
People aren't afraid of making tiny mistakes. They are afraid of looking at a problem similar to a dozen they saw in lecture; and having no idea what to do, and then being told under no incertain terms that they did not succeed.
People aren't afraid of making tiny mistakes. They are afraid of looking at a problem similar to a dozen they saw in lecture; and having no idea what to do, and then being told under no incertain terms that they did not succeed.