Can YouTube videos serve as a substitute for traditional math education?

[Richard Baker]

My name is Mary, I am the mother of Richard. He has very little access to a computer, so I act as his amanuensis. I am not mathematically inclined, although I did take some statistics classes in graduate school. I read responses, but absolutely balk at reading complex equations. He does get a lot out of YouTube videos, though. I put my phone in my laptop, and let it play.

 

[.Scott]

Welcome to these Forums to both you and not you.

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to PF, Mary and Richard. We usually prefer to have direct discussions with the student/poster, but if there are practical issues with accessibility for your son, we can try to do our best to accommodate your family.

I work full time in high-tech as an engineer, but I also work part-time as a medic (for around 20 years), so feel free to send me a Personal Message (click on my avatar and Start a Conversation) if I can help with any accessibility issues here.

 

[Richard Baker]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.