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Austin Stein • TEDxYouth@NBPS

The Problem with Minute Math

In this talk, Austin Stein discusses the flaws of minute math and the harmful effects factory math education has on students. The reason behind solving a problem is more important than the process by which you solve it. Making this mental shift will change the way you view math forever.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxYouth@NBPS, an independent event.

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In this talk, Austin Stein discusses the flaws of minute math and the harmful effects factory math education has on students. The reason behind solving a problem is more important than the process by which you solve it. Making this mental shift will change the way you view math forever.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxYouth@NBPS, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

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