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[–] wander1236@sh.itjust.works 31 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I would argue the latter is a good way to learn the former

[–] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 38 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yep, maths and science are only partially about learning maths and science. The even more important purpose is learning critical reasoning skills, which is a requirement for media literacy.

[–] rockerface@lemmy.cafe 15 points 4 days ago

Exactly, it's not about memorising formulas and facts, but about developing problem solving skills

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago

I'd say critical thinking is divorced from any one subject. You can learn it in a humanities context just as easily as a scientific one.