Golden Nuggets Podcast Golden Nuggets #39 with Justin Skycak: MA's upcoming machine learning course
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Nov 1, 2024 A newly launched machine learning course at Math Academy aims to address students' high interest and provide structured, project-based learning. They tackle the challenges of online resources and the need for robust assessments. Insights from neuroscience highlight struggles in understanding math concepts, while discussions on engaging learning strategies reveal the value of active problem-solving. The podcast also examines the translation of sports data into actionable insights and the importance of foundational knowledge in mathematics for machine learning.
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Keep Quizzes Closed‑Book For Accurate Placement
- Treat quizzes as closed‑book recall tests; looking things up falsely inflates placement and scheduling.
- Practice retrieval without examples so recall becomes automatic for later quizzes.
Wean Off Worked Examples
- Avoid relying on worked examples as a permanent crutch; try problems first and only peek when stuck.
- Reduce dependence on examples over repeated attempts to build true retrieval strength.
Attempt Recall Before Peeking At References
- When reviewing, attempt recall for several minutes before consulting the reference and only peek at the stuck part.
- Use the reference as a last resort and then resume solving to strengthen retrieval.