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“Psychologically, the teaching of abstractions first is wrong. Indeed, a thorough understanding of the concrete must precede the abstract.”

Quote by Morris Kline

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Morris Kline was a renowned mathematician, known for his contributions to mathematics education, the history of mathematics, and the philosophy of mathematics. His influence on the reform of mathematics education in the mid-20th century was profound, and he authored numerous popular mathematics textbooks. more

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