2006-09-17 03:51:51 · 9 answers · asked by sochn9022jkl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Most really good mathematicians are born with a natural ability and liking for math, but they still have to go to school a long time and take a lot of math courses.
2006-09-17 03:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by » mickdotcom « 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both made and born. Because without the proper aptitude efforts to make someone into a mathematician would be misdirected.
2006-09-17 05:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a math tutor I have seen where anyone can be a math genius. The only things getting in the way would be a low appreciation of education, being told (lied to) they are bad in math, the student having a low self-esteem or having instructors who have low self esteem and rip on students to make themselves feel better.
A lot of the times instructors will cram methods down a students throat that either don't work or it is hard for the student when there might be an easier way. This gets them discouraged and they have a major "Math Anxiety".
In all reality I could sit down with just about anyone who was willing and I could teach them all the way through Calc (given time). Just has to be taught the right way.
2006-09-17 04:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mike B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are made... It takes a lot of confidence and practice to be a good mathematician
2006-09-17 03:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Great_Magician13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it helps to be born with a tendancy toward doing well in math. However, when you are raised to believe that doing well in school is important, and you become interested in numbers and/or think or mathematics problems or assignments as puzzles to do, you are likely to be more successful. you need a positive attitude, drive and continued education
2006-09-17 04:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by when's my next vacation??? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are like to be because they are mathematician
2006-09-17 03:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by ashok reddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they are born to be. also with proper education.
2006-09-17 03:55:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to be born, otherwise they can not be........
2006-09-17 03:58:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
great theres hope for me yet!
2006-09-17 03:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋