Stories about "Math Camp"
In math as in juggling, it's OK to make mistakes

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:56 am

"I want my students to discover that in learning math, as in juggling, it is important to accept our mistakes, to pick up the pieces and to start over again until we get it right," says David Haines, professor of mathematics at Bates College. Haines also encourages his students to juggle during class hours.