Embarrassment Over Equations: Is It Justified?

[glueball8]

In the U.S. at least, the message of the educational system is clear: if there's any chance that you might not be very successful at something the first time, the wisest decision is not to attempt it at all.

There's no punishment for never having tried something new. All punishment is reserved for those who try something new and then have only average results.

Totally agree.

http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

 

[Santa1]

In Norway it is not near as severe, with the influx of "BS" in primary and high schools, universities have opened up for many courses which everyone can join but are harder to pass.

Vebjorn in particular is about to begin high school and I had myself quite bad grades at the point he is now.

Edit: Really needed a comma.