Eliot Hodges, a graduating mathematics concentrator, initially found math to be rote and uninspiring, favoring music until he took a proof-based linear algebra course. This course transformed his perception and passion for mathematics, allowing him to engage creatively with problems instead of just memorizing solutions. During a gap year dedicated to mathematics, he embraced this new perspective which invigorated his educational journey. His story exemplifies the importance of teaching methods that encourage exploration and creativity, revealing the potential hidden talents in students.
"You're not really being taught how to do the problems," Hodges said. "You really have the opportunity to be creative in how you think about problems, and I really fell in love with that approach."
"When we started we were quite young," Hodges said. "I think that factor helped a lot."
I remember pulling up some practice exercises for the midterm and not knowing how to do a single one."
I think that factor helped a lot."
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