“For all the time schools devote to the teaching of mathematics, very little (if any) is spent trying to convey just what the subject is about. Instead, the focus is on learning and applying various procedures to solve math problems. That's a bit like explaining soccer by saying it is executing a series of maneuvers to get the ball into the goal. Both accurately describe various key features, but they miss the what and the why of the big picture.”
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Keith Devlin
Keith Devlin is a renowned mathematician, writer, and public speaker. Born on March 16, 1947, in the United Kingdom, he later moved to the United States. Devlin has conducted extensive research in mathematics, particularly in number theory, graph theory, and combinatorics. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including mathematics education, mathematical philosophy, and the application of mathematics in modern society. more
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