Algebra IV
- “It looks like you're trying to multiply two numbers. I can help show you how to use the Method of Finite Differences to find a good approximation of your answer using only addition and subtraction. Would you like me to bring up a wizard so that we can get started on finding an appropriate power series?”
- “By 1869 the handwriting requirement and French had been dropped, but algebra had been added and students needed to pass a qualifying exam in the required subject areas.” (see also)
- “It's also designed to be a college-level math class for students who have zero skill at algebra. And if you're doing college level math and you can't calculate, well, then you're going to be conjecturing and proving and whatnot. If you're incapable of the background necessary to succeed in calculus, then you're in for a semester of learning how to make a logical argument stick together.”
- “This must be heartbreaking to his father, who loves learning so much that he’s chosen to subscribe to the premium digital cable package just so he can get the Algebra Channel.”
The MIT exam reminded me of this:
http://aether.lbl.gov/www/classes/p10/final-exam.html
Posted by: sam nead | September 30, 2007 at 01:35 AM