Read the rewritten quotes* inspired by René Descartes’ views. Match each quote with the student's reaction.
quote — [kwəʊt] — to repeat the words that someone else has said or written; citāts
Short Fact File:
Name: René Descartes
Born: 1596, France
Died: 1650, Sweden
Known for: Mathematics, philosophy and science
Important work: "La Géométrie", published in 1637
Name: René Descartes
Born: 1596, France
Died: 1650, Sweden
Known for: Mathematics, philosophy and science
Important work: "La Géométrie", published in 1637
1. Quote: “A figure is useful only when it helps the thinker explain the path from seeing to knowing.”
The person who reacts to this quote is .
2. Quote: “A shape may be the first doorway into a problem, but symbols and formulas can carry the mind further.”
The person who reacts to this quote is .
3. Quote: “A sudden joy in mathematics often comes when the mind discovers that a hard idea has meaning after all.”
The person who reacts to this quote is .
Students' reactions:
A) Leo: “I am keen on fast calculations because I enjoy reaching an answer before I think about the method.”
B) Ava: “I want to explore an interest in geometry because drawing shapes helps me feel more confident before I use formulas.”
C) Ryan: “I am keen on geometry because precise drawings help me feel confident before I explain my reasoning.”
D) Oscar: “I could discover a passion for maths if one surprising idea suddenly made a difficult topic feel meaningful.”
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