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0 pointssn96mo ago0 comments

I'd rather they be exposed to physics without calculus than never be exposed to it at all.

Calculus is an elective course in most schools.

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Calculus should be taught to 10 year olds and it should be mandatory. I can't believe how much people in US are afraid of math.

fooker6mo ago

Exactly. There’s nothing about the basics that can’t be grasped early. Sure you won’t be solving weird indefinite integrals or differential equations, but the concepts should be delivered early.

sn9OP6mo ago

With sites like Math Academy, anyone who can afford the monthly fee will be able to learn not just calculus, but linear algebra and discrete math and probability as well at whatever age they want so long as they're willing to put in the work.

I'm extremely optimistic about the future of mathematical literacy beyond the requirements for high school graduation.

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