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About 15 years back, I wrote a calculator that allowed users to input their abilities at counting, division, side counts, memorization, fractions, along with style of play; and matched strategies according to their skill sets. Thing is, people’s brains are quite different. For example, I am much better at counting a high-speed game. When the game is slow, I get distracted and bored, my attention wanders, and I make errors. This happens to others. Einstein used to go out for walks and get lost. He had to carry a friend’s phone number, which he couldn’t remember, to call for help. OTOH, some people with low intelligence have near-perfect memory. Some people with low IQs can make quick calculations. Some high-functioning mathematicians have no problem with complex formulae, but make mistakes with basic arithmetic.
Yes, we need to take into account error rates and exhaustion. But, one size does not fit all. Some folk have no trouble with multi-level counts or side counts. Some of those people may make serious errors back-counting multiple tables. And, vice-versa.
When we talk about the human brain, generalizations can be tricky.
"I don't think outside the box; I think of what I can do with the box." - Henri Matisse
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