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by 5xz41s0P8T5N 5048 days ago
As a math undergrad dealing with mathematical anxiety (how silly, I know), I wish math education started with logic.

Is there evidence that learning discrete math first leads to better skill, or that it is easier/more fun for kids? or even teachers?

I suspect I only feel this way because discrete math seems so foundational now, but perhaps what is taught matters less than how it's taught.

I wish education was more empirical.