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0 pointsthrewythrw7y ago0 comments

I’d argue that a true beginner shouldn’t trust their intuition unless they have the rigor to prove it is correct. True beginners may think they have solid intuition and a rigorous proof, but without outside validation, may have a blantant or subtle error they cannot see. The point is not to study rote solutions, but to check correctness.

Edit: To your reply below, I’m talking about someone that is self-studying and has no access to a teacher. The suggestion the beginner (without a teacher) should “know” whether or not their solutions are correct is something I disagree with.

I do agree with there are multiple ways to prove something and such a beginner may think their proof is incorrect based on a provided solution, when it may be correct, just different. This is why an instructor is valuable.

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username907y ago

> I’d argue that a true beginner shouldn’t trust their intuition unless they have the rigor to prove it is correct.

Yes, which is why you want a teacher until you reach that stage.

> The point is not to study rote solutions, but to check correctness.

Looking at others solutions can in no way prove that your solution is incorrect so I am not sure how those would help you. However having access to others solutions often makes students doubt their own solutions if they don't look very similar, this hampers their growth since they learn to distrust intuitions which are actually correct.

mindcrime7y ago

It might not prove that your solution is wrong, but it can help show that your solution is correct (if you trust the provided solution), and if you made a silly mistake in your solution then seeing someone else's solution might well help you spot it.

mindcrime7y ago

Yes, which is why you want a teacher until you reach that stage.

Not everyone has that luxury.

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username907y ago

> I’d argue that a true beginner shouldn’t trust their intuition unless they have the rigor to prove it is correct.

Yes, which is why you want a teacher until you reach that stage.

> The point is not to study rote solutions, but to check correctness.

mindcrime7y ago

Yes, which is why you want a teacher until you reach that stage.

Not everyone has that luxury.

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