Re:Why Do We Still Teach People to Calculate?
by lordnacho on Monday June 24, 2024 @04:49PM
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You joke, but it's become a thing for kids to do Rubik's cube. I think it's great for algorithmic thinking. My kid has a whole bunch of classmates who spend their time cubing, going from one algo to a more advanced one, discussing with their friends.
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Re:Why Do We Still Teach People to Calculate?
by sshine on Monday June 24, 2024 @06:10PM
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When I took Abstract Algebra 1, I had to sit in the front row because I was too cheap to buy glasses.
I learned about commutators from a guy on the front row who was really good at Rubik's cubes. Concrete examples relatable to your hobbies are great.
I also tried to pay for my lunch by commutating, but the lunch lady wouldn't have it.