/sci/ - Science & Math

Someone give me a math problem. It can't be currently unsolved.

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If I had to design a mechanism for the express purpose of destroying a child's natural curiosity and love of pattern-making, I couldn't possibly come up with the kind of senseless, soul-crushing ideas that constitute contemporary mathematics education

Everyone knows that something is wrong. The politicians say, "we need high standards." The schools say, "we need more money and equipment." Educators say one thing, and teachers say another. They are all wrong. The only people who understand what is going on are the one most often blamed and the least often heard: the students. They say "math class is stupid and boring," and they are right.