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26. A Mathematician's Lament by Paul Lockhart

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Paint by Numbers in High School?

In seventh grade we mostly study colours and applicators. Next year they take pre-paint by numbers. That prepares them for the main paint by numbers secrets in high school. We're seeing much higher in romance lately. I think it's mostly coming from parents wanting to make sure their kids get into a good college. Nothing looks better than advanced paint by numbers on a high school transcript.

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