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But, there is also another matter:
New concepts need time to sink in. You learn a new concept and then you need to use it right away, then we move on.
The class that made me cry was Complex Analysis. I was so frustrated by "poles.". But then a decade later when I looked at my notes I cried AGAIN because it was all so simple I couldn't understand how I'd ever been so upset about it.
Of course, by then I'd used it to do things, seen in many contexts. Dreamed about it.
"I never understood what d/dx meant until long after I was away from calculus"
Frankly I think this is true of most people who take calculus. It's not really explained well. Too much time is spent learning "methods" that matter even less than ever. Although there are people working to improve this.
Really knowing what the d/dx and dy/dx is all about IS the point.
We get some international students who are algebra and computation masterminds, but some of the "explain your reasoning" is very alien. It's not that they don't think logically ... parsing it out is just alien.
I decided not to give a "proof quiz" (I kind of hate using class time for testing, but testing is also important) so some of them didn't pay attention to the very ominous comments I'd been putting on their homework.
She's a really great kid and I think she'll get it soon enough.
That said the school I teach at has a very aggressive curriculum. Mostly the students want it and enjoy it but they want to do well so when they don't it's a huge blow.
Contrary to popular belief, there is a LOT of crying in mathematics.
I've see it in grad school.
Feeling kind of down because a student was crying about her test. She's been working very hard but the proofs just aren't coming together for her.
"given"
that is not the correct word. we have all paid for those benefits and they are OWED to those who qualify.
Are pull down resistors something that can waste power generally?
This was a neat comparison.
TFW when you post something and comeback to two people you like fighting passionately over... you can't really tell, there are a lot of words, but you are along for the ride for some reason.
Why is this ominous?
OK now I have three photos that I want to link together. Please stroll with me through this little virtual gallery:
Something about the modern urban night, artificial light, and nature.
First we have the rain.
@mjohnharrison
https://sauropods.win/@mjohnharrison@mastodon.social/115486163228305123
Then a river of light.
@SF_Photographer
https://pixelfed.social/p/SF_Photographer/890352311170164600
Then a moment in-between.
@enriquericos
https://mastoart.social/@enriquericos/115482099180839237
I long for the corner apartment.
This is too scary.
This is so obnoxious. Thank you for leading the charge but you shouldn't have to.
I don’t mean to judge but is that really a hot girl these days?
Chicago is a really classy town. I expected “big Cleveland” (please don’t get angry) but it was more international than SF which surprised me. It has some surface level similarities to NYC but NYC is harder to really get your head around. We try to have everything.
If you live in NYC and “don’t get around to voting” (today is your last chance) you should probably keep that a secret. However, I will help you figure out how to register for the next one. I will be nice about it. I promise.
It’s a city for everybody who likes the idea of having a city that’s “for everybody”
Call. To. Action!