"Attempts to present mathematics as relevant to daily life inevitably appear forced and contrived" #abed #mathchat
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Replying to @earlsamuelson
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@earlsamuelson That's because teachers start with the math concept and search for a real-life situation that fits, instead of the reverse.4 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
Replying to @daveinstpaul
@daveinstpaul @earlsamuelson I think it's also because mathematics education begins with pouring rainbows in bleach, and math teachers lie
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