overcoming hate...of math

United States
October 14, 2010 5:47pm CST
tips please, to not hate math I mean. much appreciated
5 responses
• Philippines
18 Feb 11
Hello Angah08! :) I'm an all-star Math hater just for the record and I'm not really sure if my tips would help you out but I hope they do. This is what I did in my little operation start-loving-Math-or-fail-college. :D First and foremost, trust yourself. Most people fail to do this all the time because they think that they're not good enough for Math or something. Get the mindset that Math is just a piece of cake and that you can solve any problem. In dealing with difficulties with anything, you must first trust your own capabilities of getting through that difficulty. Secondly, don't put pressure on yourself. Don't try to solve any Math problem by pulling your hair out and crying your eyes out after. Think of any Math problem as something that you just want to solve. Don't think of it as something that's going to get you in detention just because you don't know how to solve it. Enjoy the process. I know it may seem a little impossible for Math haters like you and me but when you get to it, you'll realize that Math is quite fun. And you'll discover some awesome stuff too. Lastly and most importantly, practice. If you expose yourself to Math problems, you'll get immune to it and one day, it's going to appear to you like it's just some poem to read. Trust me. I hope my tips helped. Have a nice day! :)
• Philippines
12 Nov 10
Hey there! :) I was also a math-hater myself. But you know Math is not that difficult if you just try harder. Another tip would also be, get a tutor, somewhat like a friend or someone you could pay close attention to. And don't forget, MAKE SURE YOUR TUTOR IS REALLY GOOD IN MATH. I had this teacher in High School, she was very good looking and she teaches very well in math. Every meeting in class I never missed just because I wanted to see her everyday, all the time I was paying attention in class (and also thinking how gorgeous she was). lol. One thing I've noticed that some think math is hard because of all the long process and everything. But it's not, all you need is patience and a good teacher, someone who can inspire you. Note: Just don't try to stay out of focus.
@fannitia (2167)
• Bulgaria
14 Oct 10
In my school years I used to hate math too. But it was so boring! Now I see that they try to show the kids the interesting side of it. Try to find the practical benefits of it. And remember that with math you develop your brain. Maybe this will help you.
• Brazil
14 Oct 10
Hi! Look, i used to hate math too! But this work with me: Imagine something that you really want in the entire world and imagine that you only can have it if you learn to like math. Works with me and today i'm one of the best in math in my class! See you! Good Lucky!
@arielbsn (199)
• Philippines
3 Nov 10
I think the only way not to hate Math is to love it, I mean by spending enough time to study it and practice problem solving. When I was in high school I also hate Math at first, but when I see one of my classmates who is always getting the highest score she often practice problem solving and I was motivated to do the same.