Math Arguments
Problems, Questions, and Puzzles to spark discussion and argument in the maths classroom.
Newton's Method is stupid.
Why do we do this, anyway?
We have calculators. We don't need to approximate a root in such a clunky fashion. Is this really necessary?
Historical reasons?
Practice the process for later use?
I say we throw it out.
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Source:
T.R.Milne
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