2006-06-07 11:56:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
We all have our likes and dislikes. Maybe math is not your strongest subject. I am positive you are good at something else.
2006-06-07 12:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by organicchem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Howard Gardner,a psychologist, introduced the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1983. He says that there are many kinds of intelligences. These intelligences are: verbal/linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence,visual/spatial intelligence, bodily/kinesthetic intelligence, musical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and intrapersonal intelligence. Probably, you don't like math because your aptitude and interest may not be in numbers. Perhaps, you are linguistically intelligent which means you may be good in spelling or grammar or learn foreign languages fast; or you may be visually/spatially intelligent which means you may be good in sculpture or painting or driving various types of transportation;or you may possess the bodily kinesthetic intelligence that means you may be a good dancer or an athlete; or you may be musically intelligent which means you sing well or play a musical instrument well; or you may be interpersonally intelligent which means you are good in communicating with people; or you may be intrapersonally intelligent which means you have a good view of yourself.
Don't worry if you don't like math. A lot of people don't like math. To cope with math in school, the key is paying attention when the teacher explains how solutions are arrived at and participating in oral exercises. Answering all assigned written exercises will help, too.
Once you get the concept, math will be more appealing. You'll see. :-)
2006-06-07 12:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Philippa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people just don't have a brain that is set up to like math. You're not alone in this, I'm bad at math, and so is my husband.
2006-06-07 12:01:00 · answer #3 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many students are put off math in elementary school by teachers and/or parents who make mean comments. Math, like all subjects we want to learn, take time and patience.
2006-06-07 12:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by jd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're a girl, it's common for girls to not like math.
Generally if you don't like math you think it's stupid because you don't understand it, that's why I hate math. :D
It's the same with Science.
2006-06-07 11:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is boring. Probably the main problem is that people don't see how math, especially advanced maths like algebra and geometry, apply to their daily lives.
2006-06-07 12:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by tkron31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of people don't like math. i hated it when i was young. i was horrible at it and it was embarrassing. i never fully understood it until i was taking college courses on how to teach math and it all made sense. now i'm a math tutor and it's one of my favorite subjects.
2006-06-07 12:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's just plain hard and i hate it too. I'm having a final today and tomorrow and its pretty easy so far....SO FAR that's what they do, drop the easy questions first and then kill you with hard ones. I don't think anyone in their right mind likes math...but that's just me...
2006-06-07 12:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a girl, I love math, however, many people tend to dislike what they don't understand. Now you tell me why I dont like broccoli.
2006-06-07 12:02:13 · answer #9 · answered by geniusflightnurse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were frightened by the number 12 as a small child.
2006-06-07 12:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by dpawson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋