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" In Math You Have to Remember, In Other Subjects You Can Think About It"

Most math geniuses I know (including however much of a genius I am) know the exact opposite! Other subjects are memorizing facts; you can noodle through math problems using logic. In fact, much of our success in other subjects is in weaseling through multiple-guess tests using mathematical logic!



You should read the article instead of responding to the title, which is in fact a quote by a student about the current state of education in the US.




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