Every student needs to learn how to learn independently. Reading math texts, working on scientific projects and creative problem solving are some of the methods used in the NM project to teach students how to learn. NM materials are created in a way that allows students to discover for themselves a lot of the concepts, some mathematical notation and most of the algorithms. Then more and more layers of understanding are gradually added as student learns and matures, and the picture gets in focus. The way of presentation changes with the age of the student, of course.
Students are to be respected and treated gently.
By being students they admit they know little and need to learn, which makes them vulnerable. See also student rights . All rights reserved. No part of these materials should ever be used in any situation that involves compulsory teaching. See also copyright notes and student rights .