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Math, Mysteries, Minds, Monsters and… Being Creative | Andrew Lin | TEDxKids@BC

Andrew believes we all need to change our view on mathematics. It’s not about getting perfect test scores — it’s about developing critical thinking skills. Andrew Lin loves to think — no matter how nerdy it sounds — he loves it. He’s interested in the “obviously-cognitive-fields,” as he puts it, like: math, computer programming, physics, and science. He’s also interested in film theory, philosophy, creative writing, card tricks, comedy, and politics. He likely spends more time watching TV and browsing the internet than doing math or science (which his parents don’t know). Andrew really enjoys teaching others. He often finds himself caught up in giving educational rants to his friends. Andrew’s TEDxKids@BC 2016 talk is called “Math, Mysteries, Minds, Monsters and… Being Creative.” Many students and teachers see math as boring, mundane, and difficult. Outside of school, Andrew sees math as completely the opposite; it’s a creative and engaging problem solving activity. He believes we all need to change our view on mathematics. It’s not about getting perfect test scores — it’s about developing critical thinking skills. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx