Mathematics is the evolution of a problem. It is creating a question, discussing what is important, describing how we collect information, and trying to decipher what that information means. Taking short cuts and making mistakes are a natural part of problem evolution. When we take a short cut we may discover a new way of thinking that lets us see things in new light. Making a mistake forces us to think about where we went wrong so that we can correct ourselves. Creating new information from old information and calling on past experiences allows us to understand a little more about the dynamics of a problem and contributes to the growth of each problem we undertake. Finally, mathematics includes testing our theories in the real world and reflecting on why we may have arrived at a different conclusion.
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