For example, some people can catch on in math quicker than other people. If everyone's brain function the same way; why can't everyone use it to learn the same way? Also many people like myself try very hard to learn in math, but it feels impossible. {I wonder can people get a mental block}.Could it be the teaching?Are the teachers moving to fast which makes it harder for kids who learn at a slower paste to learn?
2006-07-02 08:45:57 · 26 answers · asked by Hoopster 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Some people have brains wired for words, but not for numbers.
And considering the way math is taught in school today, one plus one doesn't even have to equal "two" anymore.
Everybody also has their own learning style, and teachers can't teach to every learning style.
So if your learning style doesn't match your teacher's style, your're gonna get LOST!
2006-07-02 08:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the teacher, esp. in early school...
Math, IMO, is the most interesting subject -- I know many people here on this forum and elsewhere might not agree with it.
Having said that... it really depends on how clear the understanding as well as the explanation of the problem by teacher or instructor is... also most of the people come with pre-conceived notions, and on top of that, if the fundamentals and problems are not presented in a clear way, it makes it more hard to understand.
The best thing about Math is: it explains everything in Black and White --- it makes you understand things is a very logical way.
2006-07-02 15:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Sh00nya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a hard time with math...and thats cause I found it so boring...I have never like Math...My fav subjects were History, Music and Military Science...I was average in math...only because I would study real hard to understand...you need to tell your teacher your having trouble understanding the formulas of the math questions...once you get someone to help you...it will come easier for you
2006-07-02 15:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who told that everyone's brain function in the same way ??? the way of understanding a problem differs for each and every person ... ur concentration , interest of learning , and understanding of the problems plays an important role in the learning maths .... with peace of mind , u concentrate and try to learn maths, then it would be the easiest subject ... ( actually i scored cent percent in my secondary and higher secondary mathematics ) ... if these rules are followed then it would be easy to be a top ranker !!!
2006-07-02 15:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by Manis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you have to understand is that Math is a tool to solve problems. It differs from other subjects simply because you cannot simply memorize the subject. You must master the tools in order to be successful. In addition to that, as you progress in math, a lot of the previous tools are cumulative. Simply put, if you have not mastered the math tools to solve the easier problems, it will be increasingly difficult for you to use more advanced math techniques to solve harder problems.
2006-07-02 22:25:23 · answer #5 · answered by ermacx27 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
One of the reasons that math is difficult is because our natural mathematical faculties are generally geared to real-world situations. This often means that people perform better at tasks that are in the context of these situations. For instance, studies show that people are generally better at mathematical and logical reasoning when they given a scenario in which they are to detect an attempt at cheating. Another reason is that the objectivity of mathematics doesn't allow for any error or interpretation--partial solutions are not useful and understanding doesn't generally happen incrementally.
2006-07-02 15:51:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sous Rature 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People learn and understand things in different ways. I have always had a mind for math and science however if you put me in a philosophy class I'd be lost. Find your strength and devote yourself to it, find a career in it. Being good in math and science I've decided on a career in engineering. You should try and do something similar.
2006-07-02 15:51:04 · answer #7 · answered by Patrick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math demands a high capability for abstract thinking, or the abiliy to mentally process concepts instead of concrete ideas. It also requires the ability to memorize countless laws, theorems, postulates, etc. Finally, it requires an attention span longer than that of a cantaloupe. If you are lacking in any one of those areas, math is going to be very hard for you.
2006-07-02 15:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by Robert B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is because people use different parts of their brain for different functions. The left and the right side of nthe brain provide different functions: one is for the analytical aspct which includes math, chemistry, physics, and so on of the same like. The other unction is more of the intellectual aspect and it is for those who are more interested reading and thinking. More literary than analytical.
2006-07-02 15:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by young kim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, Math comes easy to me, but other things like Foreign Languages I just cannot catch onto.
I don't think its necessarily a "brain" thing.
Just depends on the person.
2006-07-02 15:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by Kitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋