Do I have a problem?

Question

I hate science and math, and am doing poorly in those subjects in my junior year of high school. Try as I might, I cannot do well in those subjects. On the other hand, I enjoy english and history, and for extra curricula, am taking philosophy and drama, which I'm doing well in.

Does this mean I have some sort of learning disability?

Answer 1

Not at all. It's common for people to excell in one area and lack in another, and you'll find it very common that people can excell in english courses but struggle with math and science. I was one of those .. while my husband was quite the opposite, excelled at math and science and had trouble with english basics.

Different parts of your brain control where your strengths and weaknesses are, and the learning power that controls problem solving areas, like math and science, is not the same part of the brain that handles creativity, etc .. needed to excell in english, philosophy, drama, artistic areas, etc.

It just means you have to work harder when it comes to the problem solving areas to compensate for what you're lacking, including looking for outside help, like a tutor. :)

Good luck :)

Answer 2

If you don't enjoy something, you aren't really apt to do well at it? I although I am more of a humanities person myself, I find science and math fascinating. If you enjoy philosophy, you might take an active interest in physics and biology, it would truly enhance your philosophical education. Science, math, art, all of these things require creativity and are connected, that is what is so intruguing and beautiful. I am sure you are aware you do not have a learning dissability.

Education isn't limited to the class room. Maybe you could buy a pop physics book on String Theory. Or even become familiar with the night sky. As for school, maybe you could get a tutor, a friend, or science/math enthusiast to help you? Or maybe admit to yourself that you really aren't trying that hard because you aren't interested. I think with the right resources, your teachers, peers, the internet, books, any subject is within your grasp if you are willing to put in the effort.

Answer 3

I have that same problem. I have come to the conclusion that the education of American and the rest of the world that is required to be learned in order to have a job is based on the educational status quo... and recently I've heard of this new program where high school students are allowed to learn the things that they want to as opposed to learning what is required by the state. If they don't like a particular subject, they move on the the next one. I couldn't learn any school subjects, but my vocabulary is very expanded. People should be able to learn on their own, not be forced to learn how Eli Whitnet invented the Cotton gin! I think learning disability is accurate, there.

Answer 4

you don't have a problem. we're actually the same back last school year when i'm in junior high too. i'm in the cream section and feel worse when i got a low score and my classmates do not. but eventually, as time had passed over the summer, i have realized about my future and established it. so i got all my goals and dreams and then i thought that it would only be a year before i get in college, so i have to focus more on my weaknesses and that outlook of mine did help me to focus. also, i got new friends who think the same as me, they're quite revolutionary though (i'm not telling you to go change your friends, friends should be true so don't choose), we're all free-thinker and we believe that grades doesn't actually matter, if it did then maybe just a little, it is learning that really matters.

mark twain said: you should never let education interfere with your learning.

that was true. in our section, the intelligent people are mostly no match to those who are not, since they all focus on their grades and we focus on what is important- which was learning.

try having fun while doing it. maybe you're just thinking all over that you can't like math, or you're thinkinh that you like math but doesn't really show the enthusiasm.
most of the time, the heart should work together with the mind.

i wish you get what i mean. if not, you could send me a message or just pm me

Answer 5

You know you're just not the only one who hates those subject maybe most of the students hates math&science but even we doesn't like these subject we don't have anythin to do just to study beco'z these is a part of our studyin but it doesn't mean that you had a learning disability the fact that you're doin good on the other subject.

Answer 6

Definately not..... some poeple just have a better aptitude for doing science and maths .... some dont... doesnt mean there's something wronge.
Maybe your stronge points are arts subjects-which you should persue later rather than suffer with math n science...which i guess you might not like or have interest to study. Different poeple have diffrnt subjects and things which they are good at and have an aptiitude for... so dont wory...persue nd carry forward what your good at! as simple as that.

Answer 7

I doubt that you have a learning disability. Have you ever heard of being left or right-brained? The left side of our brains focus on analytical skills, logic, accuracy, and so forth. The right side of our brains focus more on the creative elements.
Does that make sense? The sciences and the maths fall into that left-brain side and the englishes and histories, as well as what you've chosen as extra-curricular activities fall into that right-brained side.
If you are in danger of failing these subjects, please try to find a tutor. Sometimes we can find people who are able to explain things in such a way that you can't NOT understand it.

Answer 8

No, Everybody have their likes and dislikes for certain subjects. Maths needs is a subject that needs continous practice whereas science is a subject that needs to be understand.

Answer 9

its unfortunate that the education system not only in america but all over the world forces students to learn what they don't like and sometimes even what they don't need. in my country all freshmen in college have to take college math even when the course they are studying has nothing to do with math.you can bet your **** that they don't like it a little bit and yes you most probably have to pass high school math before yuo are admitted to college.fortunately for me i never had the problem.we just hope that one day the educational status quo will be overcome.

Answer 10

there is nothing wrong with disliking a subject and liking something else..
maybe that is the future you want to take,something to do with english history philosophy or drama?