3 May 2019

Don't Fear Maths - 5 May

From TED Radio Hour, 8:34 pm on 3 May 2019

Don’t Fear Maths

Why do many of us hate, even fear math? Why are we convinced we're bad at it? This hour, TED speakers explore the myths we tell ourselves and how changing our approach can unlock the beauty of maths.

Phylecia Jones: How Can We Encourage Girls To Keep Pursuing Math?
Dan Finkel: How Can Play Help Us Understand Math?
Eddie Woo: How Can Math Help Us Understand The Complexity Of The Universe?
Masha Gershman: What Can We Learn From The Russian Approach To Math Education?
Adam Spencer: Why Are Monster Prime Numbers Important?

from NPR’s TED Radio Hour

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