[phonescreen_man]

I felt like that about a lot of education particularly science and maths, okay so yes your telling me it is a -insert term- but why is it called that, why do we need to know that, how does it fit in with a larger picture…

[randomdata]

The traditional way of schooling, where it starts with small pieces and works its way up to something grander, is decidedly backwards.

In practice, one is best served with starting with something grand and then breaking it up into smaller and smaller pieces until those pieces are digestible. Learning becomes infinitely easier this way.

On the surface it may seem like the same thing: The learning takes place around a concept of of small pieces of a larger puzzle. However, the process of breaking down the puzzle is where the most important information is gleaned.

[the_new_guy]

So, mathematics, for instance.....you'd start with differential equations and work your way down to......addition/subtraction?

[Solvency]

That's a low effort interpretation.

Every kid in the world understands the concept of 3D games, Minecraft, etc. That's a perfect vehicle to begin breaking it down into relevant simple math concepts.

[alistairSH]

Or just a basic web site that has some JavaScript. Or a form/submit.