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Just five weeks after Clements’ initial visit, he returned to find that Tao had learned definitions and concepts he previously did not know, such as the antiderivative of functions—something he mastered in a short span. This rapid growth illustrated not only his intellectual abilities but also his astonishing capacity for self-directed learning.
Echoing this sentiment, Clements commented on how Tao tended to prefer analytical methods, showing a preference for reasoning rather than visual interpretation, underscoring his advanced understanding and personal academic style.