Schools Applied Math vs. Academic Math: Comparing Learning Paths

Thread starter Raizy
Start date Feb 15, 2009
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The discussion centers on the differences between applied/college math and academic math education. It highlights that applied math students may cover similar topics as academic students but often do so with a less in-depth approach. As students advance in their studies, they typically explore a broader range of topics and delve into greater detail. The conversation emphasizes that while both paths may address the same fundamental concepts, the depth of understanding and the complexity of material differ significantly between applied and academic math programs.

Feb 15, 2009

Raizy

Do applied/college math learn the same thing as academic students but with a more shallow approach? Or does the college/math student learn both less the shallow approach and as well as less content?

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Feb 16, 2009

marcusl

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It is like any subject--as you progress farther in your studies, you cover both more topics and material, and do it in far greater depth and detail.

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