I Learned the Pythagorean Theorem

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The author recalls teaching their child about the Pythagorean Theorem, relating it to their own childhood experience of learning it through practical application while programming in Logo.
As a child, the author used the Pythagorean Theorem to correctly draw a mountain peak in a window scene they were programming, initially guessing the length but then learning the correct calculation from their mother.
The practical application of the theorem made the mathematical concept memorable, contrasting with rote-learned formulas that were less retained.
The author reflects on the importance of finding real-world applications for maths to make learning more engaging and memorable for their children.
The author considers introducing their children to Logo programming to foster their interest in mathematics through practical problem-solving.

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