Learning binary the Socratic way

Posted on March 17, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Via Greg, a fascinating lesson on learning binary numbers using the Socratic method. Given the results achieved, if everyone had learned the new math that way, we might have a much lower rate of innumeracy in the world.

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2 Responses to Learning binary the Socratic way

  1. William Hughes says:
    March 17, 2005 at 7:49 am

    Nice double: binary math and Tom Lehrer in the same post.

    I’ve said for years that I’ve only needed to know two numbers. It’s how I use them that’s important.

    Between that and the ability to calculate a pitcher’s ERA, I consider myself quite “nummerate”. 🙂

  2. Nathan says:
    January 21, 2006 at 7:10 pm

    Very cool. Im in grade 12 and these kids are making me feel like an idiot. I have looked at binary couple times before coming across your lesson and could never grasp it but after reading your artcle there im understanding it more… Thanks

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