Why School Kids Should Learn Quantum Theory At A Young Age
Are children learning the skills necessary to be an engineer or startup entrepreneur for tomorrow? Chris Ferrie, author of Quantum Physics for Babies believes 20 years from now, children will be facing interviews for jobs such as Quantum Communication Analyst or Quantum Software Engineer. So, how long should it be before students learn new topics?
- A 2016 conference paper, A Learning Path On Quantum Physics Including Simulations, Low-Cost Experimentations, Online Resources, teaching the fundamentals of quantum physics and quantum theory in school is a notoriously difficult task and students encounter a range of problem with mathematical concepts.
- Another paper proposes that it is possible to cut down on the technical mathematical skills required for students to learn introductory quantum mechanics by introducing the use of computer software programs, becoming increasingly available.
- Through qCraft, instructions can be delivered in the form of various concepts within quantum mechanics and this is a primer for more complex concepts.
- Hence, better student learning outcomes are possible by shifting the focus to conceptual understanding.