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Ep 15. Modern relevance in the math curriculum with Brian Conrad
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Debunking the Myth about the Committee of Ten and Calculus
This chapter debunks the myth that the Committee of Ten set the high school curriculum on a pathway to calculus, highlighting that the actual report from 1892 does not mention calculus at all. They emphasize the importance of calculus in various fields and discuss how it underlies optimization. They also address the potential consequences of not having a strong math background in data science and quantitative careers.
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