Lex Fridman Podcast #226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
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Sep 27, 2021 Jo Boaler, a Stanford professor and co-founder of youcubed.org, discusses transforming math education by celebrating its creative beauty. She emphasizes the importance of visual learning and how tailored teaching strategies can re-engage students, especially during pivotal moments like middle school. Boaler also highlights the crucial influence of teachers and parents on children's math attitudes. With personal anecdotes, she advocates for innovative approaches that foster resilience and a love for learning while addressing the need for systemic changes in education.
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Beauty of Mathematics
- Math's beauty lies in its multiple solutions and perspectives, not just one right answer.
- Visualizing math unlocks creativity and deeper understanding.
Visual Math
- Visual thinking is important for everyone in math, not just "visual learners."
- Visual approaches engage multiple brain pathways, leading to better understanding.
Intuition in Math
- Sebastian Thrun, an AI expert, often used intuition to solve problems, then formally proved them.
- This highlights the importance of intuition in math, often neglected in education.