Learning to Mastery: How to get Your Child to the Top 1% | Joe Liemandt

Peter and Joe discuss the hierarchical nature of math and science education, highlighting how a lack of mastery in foundational concepts, like fractions, can lead to struggles in advanced subjects like chemistry and algebra. They critique the time-based education system, which prioritizes moving students forward regardless of their understanding, leading to gaps in knowledge. They suggest a mastery-based approach, similar to sports training where athletes focus on mastering the basics before advancing, and propose that personalized tutoring or AI-driven learning can help students catch up and learn more efficiently, potentially completing an entire grade level in a subject within 20-30 hours with focused effort.