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A guide to George Polya's "How to Solve It"

Introduction

George Polya (1887-1985) was a Hungarian mathematician and educator who revolutionized our understanding of problem-solving and teaching. While he made significant contributions to mathematics, his most enduring legacy is his insights into how people learn and solve problems. His 1945 book "How to Solve It" has influenced educators across numerous fields, extending far beyond mathematics.

Polya's Teaching Philosophy

Polya's approach centered on three key principles. First, he championed active learning, believing students learn best by discovering solutions themselves rather than being told answers. Second, he emphasized heuristic thinking - the art of guided discovery and learning from experience, viewing problem-solving as a skill that can be developed through practice. Third, he developed sophisticated questionin

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franckalbinet / mir-spectra-sample.csv
Last active January 9, 2025 16:26
Random sample (50) from OSSL MIR spectral library
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franckalbinet / mir-peak-assignment.csv
Last active January 9, 2025 07:45
MIR soil spectral assignment database (WIP)
wavenumber assignment reference
3700 OH-Kaolinite Le Guillou et al. 2015
3660 OH-Kaolinite Le Guillou et al. 2015
3630 OH-Kaolinite Le Guillou et al. 2015
3505 Gibbsite Le Guillou et al. 2015
3450 Gibbsite Le Guillou et al. 2015
3380 Gibbsite Le Guillou et al. 2015
3055 Organic Matter (-CH2 and Alkyl-CH3) Le Guillou et al. 2015
2920 Organic Matter (-CH2 and Alkyl-CH3) Le Guillou et al. 2015
2870 Organic Matter (-CH2 and Alkyl-CH3) Le Guillou et al. 2015