tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708897041529904500.post6696108674158253891..comments2023-11-03T02:25:41.408-05:00Comments on RATIONAL LIMITS: Papert - What comes first, using it or 'getting' it?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708897041529904500.post-21607536550792344002012-08-28T19:31:36.891-05:002012-08-28T19:31:36.891-05:00Agreed, the current curriculum can make the power ...Agreed, the current curriculum can make the power principle difficult to put into practice. For me, the takeaway is the question I will try to more consistently ask myself when planning - "what experience can I give my students with [insert topic] ?" This should give students a better foundation upon which they can develop an understanding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808603871463612264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708897041529904500.post-47569077402341294242012-08-28T15:51:46.422-05:002012-08-28T15:51:46.422-05:00I really think this is true, especially when the k...I really think this is true, especially when the knowledge has use. Much of abstract mathematics has no apparent use though, especially in the lives of our students, but we are still expected to teach it. Seymour's point that we have chosen much of the math we teach in schools based on how easily we can do the calculations on paper is appropriate here, I think.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098221991466148258noreply@blogger.com