Why dont we want our children to learn to do mathematics Is it that we dont trust them that we think its too hard We seem to feel that they are capable of making arguments and coming to their own...

Why dont we want our children to learn to do mathematics Is it that we dont trust them that we think its too hard We seem to feel that they are capable of making arguments and coming to their own conclusions about Napoleon. Why not about triangles
Paul Lockhart

Next Quote
Math curriculum is obsessed with jargon and nomenclature seemingly for no other purpose than to provide teachers with something to test the students on.
- Paul Lockhart
Previous Quote
Doing mathematics should always mean finding patterns and crafting beautiful and meaningful explanations.
- Paul Lockhart

Why dont we want our children to learn to do mathematics Is it that we dont trust them that we think its too hard We seem to feel that they are capable of making arguments and coming to their own conclusions about Napoleon. Why not about triangles Paul Lockhart

Why dont we want our children to learn to do mathematics Is it that we dont trust them that we think its too hard We seem to feel that they are capable of making arguments and coming to their own conclusions about Napoleon. Why not about triangles
Paul Lockhart