Re:Khan of Khan Academy at TED (video)
by ThomPete on Thursday March 10, 2011 @02:07PM
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I think I know what you are getting at but I think we are talking about two different things.
That kids learn concepts from high level physics and maths does not mean they learn formal math.
I am not saying that they need to learn formal math (in fact there are plenty of arguments against spending so much time trying to teach kids any math)
But it's important to understand that if everyone have to learn concepts in their own way they will loos the ability to communicate with each other.
The ability to transfer metaphors from something we understand into the world of Mindstorms and through that develop conceptual understanding of various areas does not necessarily transcend into understanding of math.
It might though create something else and quite wonderful. But formal math it probably wont be.
That kids learn concepts from high level physics and maths does not mean they learn formal math.
I am not saying that they need to learn formal math (in fact there are plenty of arguments against spending so much time trying to teach kids any math)
But it's important to understand that if everyone have to learn concepts in their own way they will loos the ability to communicate with each other.
The ability to transfer metaphors from something we understand into the world of Mindstorms and through that develop conceptual understanding of various areas does not necessarily transcend into understanding of math.
It might though create something else and quite wonderful. But formal math it probably wont be.