Why do most students of the Americas and U.K don't like Math or finds it confuse'n, difficult or fear'n?

Question

I wuz first edukated by the British then 20 years after the U.S.A and learned that 90% of the students try avoid'n math. For starters we were taught to count start'n at one instead of zero. We were taught that zero means naught or nothing when accord'n to graspmatyx.com zero means the start'n number and has a numerical value = 0. For everything has a value for what it iz. I love edukate'n others about the 9 plus things zero means but not nothing. If zero means nothing then what would be the value of 10? I wuz taught by the British and Teachers of U.S.A. math base on memorization, rote learn'n, conceptional ideas not perceptional think'n, like the Maya peopel, Nubians etc. The math I'm presently learn'n and teache'n others iz a language that iz articulated comprehensively and its called graspmatyx. This new fun approach to math helps many people look at math with out the fear or intimidation because its a fun, easy language for all ages to learn. Graspamtyx iz from the womb to the tomb

Answer 1

The problem is that math was taught as an isolated subject. That how many of us had to learnedit through memorization and lots of paper pencil exercises not taking into consideration the different learning styles in the classroom. Young children need to have a solid foundation, and be able to master the prerequisites of Math so later in life they can learn Algebra, geometry, etc. Young children are not able to do abstract thinking so they need to have maniputaltives in order to be alble to process and understand the concept that is taught to them. Math is intertwined and is a sequence, that's why is so important to ask open ended question to give an opportunity to everyone to participate. Now a days it's taught in a integrated manner, hands on activies and higher levels of thinking questions. Math can not and should not be repetitive work, and I'm referring to young students. They need to be able to use language as a tool to process and solve the problems, that's why is a good idea to always present it in a way that it is meaningful and fun to them.
Early Childhood Teacher.

Answer 2

Because Mathematics and the creative mind have been separated in the educational system.

If a learner has accepted the idea that we as individuals are equipped with either creativity or math ability then there is a breakdown in the realization that math is the tool creative thinkers can use to keep creating or discovering things. Creative thinkers in the school system are sometimes seen as treats to a standing system of labels, and are often ushered into the hall of self. Here they learn that they are right brained and that math is not going to be one of their strengths, Believing this, learners strive to be in a different social class that disclaims math as a necessary tool to utilize in their future. The threat that creative inventions that most academics could never understand has effectively been curbed.

Learners are all capable of great achievements in mathematics. Math is the ultimate tool for the creative thinker. Some of the greatest artists have an intuitive knowledge of mathematics without deep study. If young people were encouraged to be and experience the wonders of the world around them and taught to understand that math itself is a discovery of the deeper pigments of existence worthy of exploration, then some wonders we can't even conceive of could be realized.

Answer 3

I certainly hope you're better at math than at language. In fact, I desperately hope so if you're presuming to teach others. The problems we have don't seem to be from rote learning, but from a lack of it in the early years. The proof is in those cashiers who look at me like a freak when I have the correct amount before their register tells them what it should be, or have no idea how to make change without a display telling them. I'm starting to wonder when the displays are going to tell them, "this many quarters...this many dimes...this many nickles...this many pennies." As far as the Mayans and Nubians, if you want to keep your accounts on knotted strings--well, whatever floats your boat. Might not work too well if you get audited. For me, math is a bit more complex. You're speaking of simple arithmetic. I can't imagine someone needing to be wet nursed through simple arithmetic and going on to use algebra and calculus. That's when you find out the benefit of making these things second nature without using gimmicks. The Mayans and Nubians had no contact with what we know as advanced mathematics.

Answer 4

Heaven help all your students if you teach math as poorly as you use English. Most people don't like math because, as was stated above, it is not taught in relation to events in your life, usually, at least beyond basic math. Then too, a lot of people present math as a "difficult subject" when the real difficulty is caused by not explaining the basics and why certain processes are done. Most people who don't like algebra don't like it more for the name than anything else, after all every math problem from the first grade on are really algebra problems. The only difference is variables are words instead of letters of the alphabet.

Answer 5

I suppose that folks discover math problematic considering the fact that there is not any grey field. The reply is both correct or it's unsuitable. In different area locations there are lots of viable solutions to the equal drawback, however math is regular. two + two = four no longer topic the way you appear at it. Also math is a ability founded area in which if you happen to leave out one ability you can't pass on. This reality additionally makes it problematic.

Answer 6

well for the most part ive learned that many people here where i live dont like math do to the fact that it takes them too long to figure out the answers. People theses days are always looking for the quick way through things, and if there aint an alternative road then they would just rather give up on it, and hate it.. lol i love math, i think for the most part its really easy to find the answer if you know what your looking for...

Answer 7

this is really a phenomenon coz i hate it either and i'm asian, contrary to what people think that asians are superior in math -well maybe a few, but not for most. surely there must be an explanation why math is the most hated subjects of all. you're lucky if you are now learning under the new technique, and i hope that you are now applying the ability for a good cause.

Answer 8

What a great idea, from the womb to the tomb. Have fun with this concept. Hope that it comes around towards our way.