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August 30, 2024 at 11:44
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Math education and culture

Notes on how mathematics is taught, understood, and experienced beyond the classroom. Covers the history of mathematical ideas, how people actually learn math, and the cultural forces that shape who feels welcome in it. Digs into pedagogy, curriculum debates, mathematical intuition, and the stories behind famous problems and thinkers. For anyone curious about math as a human practice, not just a set of rules.

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The Swimmer and the Hat: A Classic River Current Puzzle

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