Why is it hard for me to understand intermediate-advanced mathematics, but I am able to visualize the inner..?

Question

But I am able to visualize the inner working of a cell, I can "see" synapses working, I can see protein pumps working with protons in order to create ATP. But I just cant do the same with Math. I am a biologist, junior year in college. I think it may be because I was never brought up on actually visualizing and using a number line. What do you think?

Answer 1

Because Math sucks and science rules! I'm the same way...I have a photographic memory when it comes to biological processes for some reason.

Answer 2

My guess is that we should not the same part of brain to do different things, especially when that part of the brain is already well trained in one of them. I am ok with visualizing maths concepts, but still find it very difficult on musiz and other artistics fields.

I think visualizing cells and mathematical objects are quite different. Cells are physical entities that follows physical, chemical and biological rules that are quite similar to those that we as a living human experience. However, mathematical objects are in another world, the world of mathematics. They follows mathematical rules that may not have the equivalent in the physical universe.

Answer 3

Been there and I am there and still doin' it!

Think you have the right idea---visualization is a great mathematical tool. I am very kinesthetic and cannot see the math in the same way I do science. And we yet need both to succeed. Practice makes perfect they say--and I dislike the practice too-- I best wise up. Good Luck! A good math study partner helps!!!!!!

Answer 4

practice man, practice :)

and after you have practiced enough, it will so click in place.

shouldn't protein be working with electron for creating ATP?

Answer 5

i cant vote, so ill just say that i completly agree with byren.