Making learning in English easier

[Aegon Spengler]

Hello Mayberry,

Recently I have become interested in the way different languages express concepts that we teach to students in the west.

They say kids in the western world aren’t as good at math as they are in the east. I started looking into why and came across a podcast that said in Mandarin math “rhymes” or has a more poetic flow to it.

I asked an AI about this, and it said:

“Different languages have unique ways of expressing numbers and mathematical concepts, which can indeed make them more intuitive or poetic in certain contexts.

For example, in Polish, the numbers from 11 to 19 are not considered "teens" as they are in English. Instead, they are expressed as "ten-one," "ten-two," etc., which can make them easier to understand in terms of their composition.

Moreover, some languages have mathematical terms or number systems that are more concise or have interesting phonetic properties. For instance, in Mandarin Chinese, numbers can be expressed in a way that is more rhythmic or poetic, which can make them easier to remember or use in rhymes.

Rewriting a taxonomy to incorporate these linguistic features could make mathematical and epistemological concepts more accessible and engaging, especially for younger learners or those from diverse linguistic backgrounds.”

I then tried to get the AI to do a taxonomy but it just made everything more confusing.


@Brampton_Boy - as a resident smarty pants, can you tell me anything about this? Is this a worthwhile endeavour/something that has been attempted in the past?

Going to @ some more smarty pants users

@tomjones
@Big Dawg
@Gene Tunney
@gentlemanjack
@LeonardoBjj
@Eternalwarriorking
@Volador
@Substance Abuse
@huskylord

 

[Flower2dPeople]

 

[TheTickG]

If you're interested about education in mathematics, you should probably look into the education system, not poetic language.

The idea about Asia being better in math is likely a more recent thing. How has the education systems changed in the past 50-100 years to make that possible.

 

[Flower2dPeople]

If you're interested about education in mathematics, you should probably look into the education system, not poetic language.

The idea about Asia being better in math is likely a more recent thing. How has the education systems changed in the past 50-100 years to make that possible.

Idk man, Chinese schools teach 2 math subjects: western and their own. I didn't attend one but it's impossible having 2 subjects every year for over a decade that deal with numbers would only be beneficial. Unless Tyron took your spot in MIT/Harvard.

 

[Sweater of AV]

For example, in Polish, the numbers from 11 to 19 are not considered "teens" as they are in English.

Instead, they are expressed as "ten-one," "ten-two," etc.

 

[Legumes]

It's nothing to do with the way things are taught here, people are the issue.

 

[Bobby00]

Your worse at math because you rely on AI to give you answers. In other words your lazy.

 

[Stoic1]

Your worse at math because you rely on AI to give you answers. In other words your lazy.

*You're

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Your worse at math because you rely on AI to give you answers. In other words your lazy.

AI is the way to go now my friend, join us.

 

[Bobby00]

AI is the way to go now my friend, join us.

Never.

 

[Flower2dPeople]

Never.

*neve're

 

[zapataxiv]

Hello Mayberry,

Recently I have become interested in the way different languages express concepts that we teach to students in the west.

They say kids in the western world aren’t as good at math as they are in the east. I started looking into why and came across a podcast that said in Mandarin math “rhymes” or has a more poetic flow to it.

I asked an AI about this, and it said:

“Different languages have unique ways of expressing numbers and mathematical concepts, which can indeed make them more intuitive or poetic in certain contexts.

For example, in Polish, the numbers from 11 to 19 are not considered "teens" as they are in English. Instead, they are expressed as "ten-one," "ten-two," etc., which can make them easier to understand in terms of their composition.

Moreover, some languages have mathematical terms or number systems that are more concise or have interesting phonetic properties. For instance, in Mandarin Chinese, numbers can be expressed in a way that is more rhythmic or poetic, which can make them easier to remember or use in rhymes.

Rewriting a taxonomy to incorporate these linguistic features could make mathematical and epistemological concepts more accessible and engaging, especially for younger learners or those from diverse linguistic backgrounds.”

I then tried to get the AI to do a taxonomy but it just made everything more confusing.


@Brampton_Boy - as a resident smarty pants, can you tell me anything about this? Is this a worthwhile endeavour/something that has been attempted in the past?

Going to @ some more smarty pants users

@tomjones
@Big Dawg
@Gene Tunney
@gentlemanjack
@LeonardoBjj
@Eternalwarriorking
@Volador
@Substance Abuse
@huskylord

I don't know about all that poetic stuff.
I speak mandarin, live in china and have children going through the school system here.

the real reason why kids here are better at doing school is because that's what they are taught to do. Not only from school but also from the culture. you get math at school, classes after school on math and summer school. in the public school system there is a system of tests the students need to take, That are super important. one for middle school and the next for university. they have huge implications for your future.

I know a kid here who is five and he enjoys using math problems to play around with adults. for example he gave me this question 10 x a x b + 3 = 1003. the kids isn't a genius it's just that sense he could walk and talk his parents have been spending money on tutors and classes to teach him math, phonics, calligraphy, English etc.. basically all the topics for those later tests he will need to take to get in to the top schools and universities.

 

[PBAC]

Hello Mayberry,

Recently I have become interested in the way different languages express concepts that we teach to students in the west.

They say kids in the western world aren’t as good at math as they are in the east. I started looking into why and came across a podcast that said in Mandarin math “rhymes” or has a more poetic flow to it.

I asked an AI about this, and it said:

“Different languages have unique ways of expressing numbers and mathematical concepts, which can indeed make them more intuitive or poetic in certain contexts.

For example, in Polish, the numbers from 11 to 19 are not considered "teens" as they are in English. Instead, they are expressed as "ten-one," "ten-two," etc., which can make them easier to understand in terms of their composition.

Moreover, some languages have mathematical terms or number systems that are more concise or have interesting phonetic properties. For instance, in Mandarin Chinese, numbers can be expressed in a way that is more rhythmic or poetic, which can make them easier to remember or use in rhymes.

Rewriting a taxonomy to incorporate these linguistic features could make mathematical and epistemological concepts more accessible and engaging, especially for younger learners or those from diverse linguistic backgrounds.”

I then tried to get the AI to do a taxonomy but it just made everything more confusing.


@Brampton_Boy - as a resident smarty pants, can you tell me anything about this? Is this a worthwhile endeavour/something that has been attempted in the past?

Going to @ some more smarty pants users

@tomjones
@Big Dawg
@Gene Tunney
@gentlemanjack
@LeonardoBjj
@Eternalwarriorking
@Volador
@Substance Abuse
@huskylord

the word teen is derived from ten

 

[Flower2dPeople]

I don't know about all that poetic stuff.
I speak mandarin, live in china and have children going through the school system here.

the real reason why kids here are better at doing school is because that's what they are taught to do. Not only from school but also from the culture. you get math at school, classes after school on math and summer school. in the public school system there is a system of tests the students need to take, That are super important. one for middle school and the next for university. they have huge implications for your future.

I know a kid here who is five and he enjoys using math problems to play around with adults. for example he gave me this question 10 x a x b + 3 = 1003. the kids isn't a genius it's just that sense he could walk and talk his parents have been spending money on tutors and classes to teach him math, phonics, calligraphy, English etc.. basically all the topics for those later tests he will need to take to get in to the top schools and universities.

That kid is awesome. I wanna hear his Ls and Rs.