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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 do as good a job as is currently being done-I simply wouldn't have the imagination to come up with the kind of senseless, soul-crushing ideas that constitute contemporary mathematics education.”

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Paul Lockhart
Paul Lockhart

Paul Lockhart is a renowned math teacher known for his unique teaching methods and profound understanding of mathematics. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the beauty and intrinsic value of mathematics rather than its role as a subject. Details about his life and achievements are limited. more

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