https://jaydenwong.ca/blog Thoughts on programming, math, and education. en-us Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/failure-and-learning Failure in video games mirrors failure in learning. Both require struggle to create meaning, and both need careful scaffolding to keep us in the zone of productive challenge. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/failure-and-learning teaching learning study-tips https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/four-billion-if-statements A programmer takes a joke from TikTok to its logical extreme, revealing fascinating insights about problem-solving, limitations, and creative workarounds. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/four-billion-if-statements programming problem-solving https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/hidden-backend-of-teaching Users only see the front-end. Students only see the lesson. But behind both lies years of invisible expertise that makes the surface work. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/hidden-backend-of-teaching teaching programming learning https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/welcome Hello and welcome! This is the first post on my teaching blog where I'll share insights, tips, and resources for math students. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://jaydenwong.ca/blog/welcome general welcome