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The Importance of Building a Foundation
This chapter discusses the significance of having a strong foundation of facts and knowledge in order to facilitate conceptual understanding. It examines examples from math and literature to illustrate the importance of basic facts in problem-solving and engagement with texts. The chapter emphasizes that knowledge is the pathway to skill and highlights the misconception that technology can replace the need for fundamental skills.