But in the new (math) approach, the important thing is to understand what you're doing, rather than to get the right answer.
Interpretation
Understanding the process is more valuable than simply finding the correct answer.
This quote emphasizes the importance of comprehension over mere correctness in learning, particularly in mathematics. It suggests that a deep understanding of concepts facilitates better problem-solving abilities and fosters a genuine interest in the subject rather than a focus solely on achieving the right results.
In practice
During a math workshop, a facilitator could use this quote to encourage participants to focus on the concepts instead of just the answers.
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Political satire became obsolete when they awarded Henry Kissinger the Nobel Peace Prize.
You can't be satirical and not be offensive to somebody.
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The least of the work of learning is done in the classroom.
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Getting an education was a bit like a communicable sexual disease. It made you unsuitable for a lot of jobs and then you had the urge to pass it on.
Teach by doing whenever you can, and only fall back upon words when doing it is out of the question.
International educational exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that men can learn to live in peace-eventually even to cooperate in constructive activities rather than compete in a mindless contest of mutual destruction....We must try to expand the boundaries of human wisdom, empathy and perception, and there is no way of doing that except through education.
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