Programming Precalculus with Python

I'm Professor Lisa. Taught all levels of math at high school and college levels for 30+ years. Let's revolutionize math and programming education!

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

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[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

Oh well if you heard it from an expert on the Bill Maher Show …

[Kirk Borne @KirkDBorne]

Look here to see the Leibniz formula for π: https://t.co/Qnin3Jgd46

#PiDay #PiDay25 #PiDay2025 #Mathematics

And here is some #Python code to calculate Pi from the Leibniz formula...

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

If you'd like to convert an open-ended test question to multiple choice, you can ask ChatGPT to generate the multiple choice answers.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

I'm packing up my toys and moving to that azure sky place. Look for @programmingprecalc

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@m0rt_s3c @angryfermion I think you need to expand on your definition of 'cool' which is a really subjective term.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

@sonnysehra And this is why I majored in math.

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@angryfermion Just respond with an enigmatic smile.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

@prageru 10 to 1 these socks were made in China.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

And then we have to deal with this kind of anti-education nonsense... Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America's Youth: Shapiro, Ben: 9781595559791: https://t.co/3TANR3kk5W: Books
I'm not saying everyone needs a college degree. Trade schools and apprenticeships can be just as valuable. But to take advice from someone who heard a Pink Floyd song and said, 'Hey, I'm going to write a book about that ...'

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

@RobertTalbert @sjggraham I think the point is that there is a lot of misinformation being thrown around on social media by people who consider themselves 'experts' based on something that happened to their cousin's hairdresser.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

@ginacostag_ @KirkDBorne But don't you think the students will benefit more by making their own cheat sheets? It's an excellent test preparation tool.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

@Zeev81309558 Wow I'm sorry that the 81-year-olds in your experience are all perceived as obsolete and ineffective. You can discuss one 81-year-old but leave the rest of them out. - Not 81 but will be someday

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

@MrDanielBuck Respectfully disagree. AI is here to stay. A blanket ban of its use just indicates you haven't taken the time to examine how it can be used in learning and instruction.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

Oakland Unified pays students $50 a week to go to school (https://t.co/iR4x8NMrg5)
Your thoughts?

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

@driscollis This is very cool! I am trying to run it in Spyder, but getting the following error:
MovieWriter ffmpeg unavailable; using Pillow instead.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

ChatGPT is brilliant but not flawless. I caught an error on a linear programming problem today. I'm not questioning reality, time and space as we know it.

[Programming Precalculus with Python @PrecalcPython]

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