Why you shouldn’t hate math
People hate math, at least that’s what they always tell me. Of course, being who I am, I have to convert everyone. I don’t know what my passion is exactly, that drives me to convert to “math haters”, but I just can’t get over the compulsion to do so. For me, there is not only beauty in mathematics, but something else that is spiritual. It is as if God speaks to us through this strange and mysterious language. That is why I always approach the subject with a certain degree of humility and reverence, knowing that its magnificence can humble and exalt me.
But why try to convert to math? Why not just preach to the choir of that rare group of math lovers? Well, firstly, the last group is miniscule compared to the first, and secondly, there has always been something noble about trying to make a “believer” out of a “skeptic.” Furthermore, I firmly believe that our society progresses or stops depending on the progress of your children. If the children of the society are raised properly, then the future success of that society will greatly increase. If children are adulterated, poorly educated, and poorly motivated … well, guess what? Do you really hope for a better future for humanity? Hardly.
That is why I am preaching the importance of mathematics, particularly the fundamentals of arithmetic. To this day, when I work with a student and see him struggling with the subject at hand, be it algebra, geometry, or even a higher branch like calculus, I come to observe that invariably a weak base is the root. cause of the fight. Also, the student’s lack of confidence makes the fight even more challenging. Having hopelessly increased the struggle, the student eventually succumbs and adopts an “I hate math” attitude.
What is encouraging for such cases and certainly worth emphasizing is that all mathematics depends on the basics of arithmetic. It is unfortunate that much of a student’s frustration in later studies is the result of a poor command of arithmetic. For this reason I say, “Drill this discipline deep into the minds of our children and the chances of success in higher mathematics will increase dramatically.” A good analogy would be with athletes and professional athletes. Expert athletes master the basics. The Tiger Woods of the world spent countless hours practicing the fundamentals of the golf swing. Ace pitchers in baseball worked to master the mechanics of certain pitches. In both cases, these athletes practiced endless rounds with a great focus on both speed and precision. Even great coaches understand the importance of fundamentals – that’s why athletes spend countless hours on training ground brushing up on basic drills and drills. This same concept applies to mathematics. Master the basics and your chances of success in the future increase dramatically.
Consequently, in mathematics, once the fundamentals are mastered, success comes in this discipline as easily as in others. Well. It may not be that easy, but success will certainly come anyway. And since mathematics is so powerful in helping us move forward as a society (indeed, mathematics reveals the mysteries of the universe itself), there really is no need to hate this amazing subject, but rather to love it.
