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Feeling stupid is a natural and essential part of learning mathematics. The essay underscores that periods of confusion and difficulty indicate deep learning. Overcoming these mental hurdles often results in sudden, profound comprehension. Teachers should recognize and validate these feelings while assuring students that they are a normal part of the learning process in mathematics.

The centrality of stupidity in mathematics

<p>The author does a good job of defending his point (the value of ignorance) by explaining his definition of stupidity with typical or average understanding of stupidity.</p>


<p>I’ve been working so hard lately to learn so many things and this was a good reminder that it’s ok to feel stupid when learning.  I can appreciate that the pursuit of knowledge is the basically a constant pursuit of feeling stupid.  This also applies to programing, game development and learning a new language which I’ve had this constant feeling of stupidity while working on all 3 lately.</p>
