abstract objects, concepts and principles are tiered, and the procedure for manipulating many forms turns out to cause difficulties in learning mathematics. Here are some of the causes of mathematics learning difficulties that are often experienced by students:
1. Facts
Facts are agreements or agreements made in mathematics, for example symbols, names, terms and agreements. The difficulty is often experienced by students because mathematics is full of symbols or symbols, as well as foreign terms in their ears, This is certainly very contradictory to the thoughts of most of us who are accustomed to thinking about concrete objects.
2. Concept
Concept Is an abstract understanding that allows a person to classify objects or events. In the cognitive aspect is an aspect related to reason or thought process, namely the ability and activity of the brain to develop rational abilities. In the cognitive aspect includes the knowledge that refers to the ability to remember the material that has been learned from the beginning to the end. Students lack understanding of the concept of each material correctly, and the ability to remember the concept of processes, methods and structures is less accurate. So, in every workmanship the students feel difficulties because of the lack of mastery of the material and the processes / steps that must be done in each answer to the question.
3. Principle
Principle That is a statement that states the validity of a relationship between several concepts. The statement can state the characteristics of a concept, or the laws that apply to the concept.
4. Skill
Skills are procedures for speeding up workmanship, but are still based on correct logic.
The relationship in mathematics learning difficulties is students who are slow in using operations and procedures, it will hamper the work of their ability to solve mathematics.
I have a different view from what others think. Mind you, I was very good with mathematics when I was growing up. I'm done with University now and may probably never have to write a mathematics examination again.
However, from what I've seen I can say that the reason why many students find mathematics difficult is due two pre-conceived notions.
Many a student grew up hearing their siblings or friends talking about how difficult the subject is. This registers in theirs subconscious that there can be no understanding the subject.
I personally believe that no subject cannot be understood. The frame of the mind of the student comes to play more often than they'd like to admit.
I personally loved mathematics during my high school days. I mean, I could go topics ahead of my class simply because I loved the way the formula always led to answers.
I had one principle then. If I can know and understand the formula, I can answer any question.
Most times, if the student can deal with the mindset that *Mathematics is difficult*, as in have a paradigm shift, they'll find there's always been a mathematical genius sleeping inside of them.
I'll answer this question using myself as an example and hope it fully conveys my views on the topic.
Up until my final year in high school, I hated mathematics. My very first maths teacher was unfriendly and taught the subject like he was being forced. Since he took me for three years, small wonder I grew to hate it.
Later on, I got another teacher who was, sadly to say, inept, and so my difficulty in the subject continued.
Luckily, I had a change of view when a different teacher took to teaching it in my final year. He was patient and experienced and this changed my views about the subject.
I believe this is the experience of most people, leading to them forming a wrong notion about the subject.
This is often revealed by children. For most young children, math is a terrible lesson. As a result, many young children avoid learning these subjects. Well, the task of parents is to make math lessons interesting and fun topics for children. How? Here are some tips for parents to make math interesting for children.
We must make mathematics a fun lesson. Children love an interactive and colourful learning atmosphere. Therefore, parents can teach mathematics by making games for children. After the child has experienced some progress in the lesson, you can increase the level of difficulty. This is a step towards independent and active learning.
We do increase the child's confidence. Numbers and formulas make children dislike mathematics. As a result, children become lazy to learn and get bad grades. Parents have a big role to play in building their children's confidence. Parents need to ensure that they can encourage children to complete math assignments so that they can increase their confidence. After the child's confidence increases, he will be able to solve difficult questions in the lesson.
Creating the development of children's motivation. This method certainly has been practiced in schools. However, developing children's motivation not only needs to be done at school but also at home. Therefore, try to instil this method to improve the quality of children's learning, especially for mathematics. Parents must ensure that they motivate children by encouraging and guiding them at home.
Try to show interesting facts about mathematics. Children are always interested in learning something new. So, when teaching them new concepts, make sure you talk about the background of the concepts or theories. This makes them more involved in the lessons you teach. Buy books about mathematics and some information about certain theory inventors in mathematical formulas for your children. This will make them more curious.
This is very useful for teachers and parents and makes it easier for them to guide children at home. Believe me, all children are born smart, just how parents shape the child's personality send
I think the only reason that many students find mathematics difficult is because the education system has failed to sell it to them. Cramming formulae, solving "REAL WORLD" problems and taking ridiculous amount of tests to brush up your math skills is not really MATH. Math is an art form that needs to be discovered by the students themselves.
The train of imagination and rational thinking are the real juice of mathematics. Just like every other art form math too needs to be presented as such. The applications of mathematics inn the real world are only the byproducts of this art. I would highly recommend a solid read of A Mathematician's Lament by Paul Lockhart. It really answers your question in the most elaborative form and explains my point of view in details. Here's a link to it:
abstract objects, concepts and principles are tiered, and the procedure for manipulating many forms turns out to cause difficulties in learning mathematics. Here are some of the causes of mathematics learning difficulties that are often experienced by students:
1. Facts
Facts are agreements or agreements made in mathematics, for example symbols, names, terms and agreements. The difficulty is often experienced by students because mathematics is full of symbols or symbols, as well as foreign terms in their ears, This is certainly very contradictory to the thoughts of most of us who are accustomed to thinking about concrete objects.
2. Concept
Concept Is an abstract understanding that allows a person to classify objects or events. In the cognitive aspect is an aspect related to reason or thought process, namely the ability and activity of the brain to develop rational abilities. In the cognitive aspect includes the knowledge that refers to the ability to remember the material that has been learned from the beginning to the end. Students lack understanding of the concept of each material correctly, and the ability to remember the concept of processes, methods and structures is less accurate. So, in every workmanship the students feel difficulties because of the lack of mastery of the material and the processes / steps that must be done in each answer to the question.
3. Principle
Principle That is a statement that states the validity of a relationship between several concepts. The statement can state the characteristics of a concept, or the laws that apply to the concept.
4. Skill
Skills are procedures for speeding up workmanship, but are still based on correct logic.
The relationship in mathematics learning difficulties is students who are slow in using operations and procedures, it will hamper the work of their ability to solve mathematics.
I have a different view from what others think. Mind you, I was very good with mathematics when I was growing up. I'm done with University now and may probably never have to write a mathematics examination again.
However, from what I've seen I can say that the reason why many students find mathematics difficult is due two pre-conceived notions.
Many a student grew up hearing their siblings or friends talking about how difficult the subject is. This registers in theirs subconscious that there can be no understanding the subject.
I personally believe that no subject cannot be understood. The frame of the mind of the student comes to play more often than they'd like to admit.
I personally loved mathematics during my high school days. I mean, I could go topics ahead of my class simply because I loved the way the formula always led to answers.
I had one principle then. If I can know and understand the formula, I can answer any question.
Most times, if the student can deal with the mindset that *Mathematics is difficult*, as in have a paradigm shift, they'll find there's always been a mathematical genius sleeping inside of them.
what's so hard about the standard human brain ?
lol, i should put a musing icon on my feed, are you gonna pay me for that ?
i'm starting to talk in koan i better stop
you know i'm a hudge fan right ? if i did this just for the vote id feel like a pro
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I'll answer this question using myself as an example and hope it fully conveys my views on the topic.
Up until my final year in high school, I hated mathematics. My very first maths teacher was unfriendly and taught the subject like he was being forced. Since he took me for three years, small wonder I grew to hate it.
Later on, I got another teacher who was, sadly to say, inept, and so my difficulty in the subject continued.
Luckily, I had a change of view when a different teacher took to teaching it in my final year. He was patient and experienced and this changed my views about the subject.
I believe this is the experience of most people, leading to them forming a wrong notion about the subject.
This is often revealed by children. For most young children, math is a terrible lesson. As a result, many young children avoid learning these subjects. Well, the task of parents is to make math lessons interesting and fun topics for children. How? Here are some tips for parents to make math interesting for children.
We must make mathematics a fun lesson. Children love an interactive and colourful learning atmosphere. Therefore, parents can teach mathematics by making games for children. After the child has experienced some progress in the lesson, you can increase the level of difficulty. This is a step towards independent and active learning.
We do increase the child's confidence. Numbers and formulas make children dislike mathematics. As a result, children become lazy to learn and get bad grades. Parents have a big role to play in building their children's confidence. Parents need to ensure that they can encourage children to complete math assignments so that they can increase their confidence. After the child's confidence increases, he will be able to solve difficult questions in the lesson.
Creating the development of children's motivation. This method certainly has been practiced in schools. However, developing children's motivation not only needs to be done at school but also at home. Therefore, try to instil this method to improve the quality of children's learning, especially for mathematics. Parents must ensure that they motivate children by encouraging and guiding them at home.
Try to show interesting facts about mathematics. Children are always interested in learning something new. So, when teaching them new concepts, make sure you talk about the background of the concepts or theories. This makes them more involved in the lessons you teach. Buy books about mathematics and some information about certain theory inventors in mathematical formulas for your children. This will make them more curious.
This is very useful for teachers and parents and makes it easier for them to guide children at home. Believe me, all children are born smart, just how parents shape the child's personality send
I think it is because mathematics is mixed with letters when it is supposed to be only numbers.
I think the only reason that many students find mathematics difficult is because the education system has failed to sell it to them. Cramming formulae, solving "REAL WORLD" problems and taking ridiculous amount of tests to brush up your math skills is not really MATH. Math is an art form that needs to be discovered by the students themselves.
The train of imagination and rational thinking are the real juice of mathematics. Just like every other art form math too needs to be presented as such. The applications of mathematics inn the real world are only the byproducts of this art. I would highly recommend a solid read of A Mathematician's Lament by Paul Lockhart. It really answers your question in the most elaborative form and explains my point of view in details. Here's a link to it:
https://www.amazon.com/Mathematicians-Lament-School-Fascinating-Imaginative/dp/1934137170