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Re:A Texas Semiconductor Boom on the Horizon by sacnoradhq on Sunday September 10, 2023 @04:21PM (#37459641)
The goal of learning should be mastery, not memorization of specific cases.

With geometry, the style I was taught emphasized explanation of complex problems using proofs but building from first principles.

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Re:A Texas Semiconductor Boom on the Horizon by seanmcdirmid on Sunday September 10, 2023 @04:59PM (#37460017)
You are almost guaranteed never to have to another Euclidean geometric proof again after you take the gaokao. It’s like the LeetCode for chinese college admissions.
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Re:A Texas Semiconductor Boom on the Horizon by CamperBob2 on Sunday September 10, 2023 @08:40PM (#37461525)
(Shrug) It depends on what you "master." Mastering symbolic integration isn't going to do much for your career or your country's industrial prospects. Life is short, and there are too many more-useful things to learn.
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