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Making Math More Accessible
13:56 - 21:41 (07:45)
Math can be intimidating for some people who feel that their brain is not wired in a way that is conducive to learning it. However, by opening up multiple ways of approaching math, it can become more accessible to a wider range of individuals.
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The art of visualization, including tools like color coding, is not taught enough in mathematics.
13:56 - 15:16 (01:20)
Summary
The art of visualization, including tools like color coding, is not taught enough in mathematics. Visualizing mathematical patterns and relationships can aid in exploration and understanding.
ChapterMaking Math More Accessible
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of math being hard is due to different brain wirings of individuals.
15:16 - 20:25 (05:08)
Summary
The idea of math being hard is due to different brain wirings of individuals. However, math can be approached through various methods like visualizing numbers, using words that enable more kids to understand it.
ChapterMaking Math More Accessible
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this excerpt from the Lex Fridman podcast, the guest discusses the Soviet system's heavy emphasis on math and the belief that math is fundamental to the development of the human mind.
20:25 - 21:41 (01:15)
Summary
In this excerpt from the Lex Fridman podcast, the guest discusses the Soviet system's heavy emphasis on math and the belief that math is fundamental to the development of the human mind.