Mathematics would benefit from a wider recognition of the benefits of these kind of explicit thought processes. When the usual techniques aren't sufficient, I propose conducting Mathmerriments (sorta like science experiments, but more fun!) and writing up the results in a... Mathmerriment Report. This is something that I've designed over my spring break, and I'm excited to try it out with my classes once we return to classes. Enjoy :)
It's time for math to take a cue from its friends in science. They figured out a while ago that 87.5% of intelligence is organization, and they acted on this fact, designing... The Lab Report. The main benefit of a lab report is that it's a recognized way to organize one's thoughts for oneself and others. It forces the author to write to a certain standard of clarity, and gives the scientist something explicit to do when they're feeling stuck. It also serves as an aid to the reader, giving the feeling of familiarity.
Mathematics would benefit from a wider recognition of the benefits of these kind of explicit thought processes. When the usual techniques aren't sufficient, I propose conducting Mathmerriments (sorta like science experiments, but more fun!) and writing up the results in a... Mathmerriment Report. This is something that I've designed over my spring break, and I'm excited to try it out with my classes once we return to classes. Enjoy :)
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