Why do most people donot like Mathematics?
470907
I think because math is not intuitive, it's logical. \n\nIntuitive things tend to be emotional. It's a gut feeling. Whereas, if I ask you to determine the value of adding two quantities together, that takes thought. \n\nMath follows a specific structure. An error in logic, will not  give you the value you seek. That is very frustrating. \n\nSecondly, when you are learning math in school, you don't see any real world value to it. What should be taught with math are real world applications of it. I think that would make math more appealing. \n\nThink about it, if I tell most high school kids that knowing math can help them program video games, they'd be much more eager to learn it. If I show them how math can be used to make money, they'd be pretty eager to learn it. \n\nInstead, we use rote memorization and ambiguous story problems. It's no wonder people hate math. \n\nActually, like any subject, if you don't see the point in learning it, you won't get any value from it.
96834
Honestly - it is not.  The deal with math is that you have to take the time to work through problems so that you can see different applications of what you learn and get more experience solving them.  Like most things, practice makes perfect!
424012
At my college, we have some lower level math classes that are taught by computers. There is an aide in the room, but they are not encouraged to help the student. While I have never taken such a class, I have a friend who did and she hated it. She felt like she never really learned anything, just enough to figure out the test, which by the way was a written exam, something completely different from the teaching methods.
241911
I love math!\n\nFirstly, it takes a lot less memorization than most subjects. Sure you have to remember a few formulas, and trig values, but compare that to the massive amounts of facts in history or law and bow down to the simplicity of math ;)\n\nSecondly, I'm good at it. That's a good enough reason.\n\nI also like how some problems look ridiculously simple, but solving them is really hard, sometimes near impossible (Goldbach's conjecture, for example, can be stated in one simple sentence, and a middle schooler could understand it. But it hasn't been proven for hundreds of years).\n\nAnd yeah, I hate tests and homework like any sane student. If that's how they teach math at a young age here, we'll have to surrender to India and China soon. The way that I got interested in math was through the use of math games (those rubber band thingies with the geoboard thingy!) and competitions. \n\nI remember in 5th grade, every week, we had a multiplication table contest. Whoever could fill out the table (from 1 to 12, I think) fastest would win some sort of prize. Do that nowadays, and you'll have parents whining to the teachers about how their kid always loses.
970680
MATH IS SO COOL... \n\n\n\n\n\nnot
182351
There are three types of people in this world.\nOne than can do math.\nThe other that can't.
1179595
It's a real "use-it-or-lose-it" skill, but most people find that their major problem in mathematics is a poor understanding of the basic ideas. And I do mean basic! Math is a harsh mistress, and those small 'easy' mistakes often trip people over more than larger problems! So take a crack at any problem areas you KNOW you have and stuff, stuff, stuff your brains with it!
227753
You are not alone..I see math as a hobby:)
1158988
Everything involves math whether we like it, or not, whether we realize it, or not, it's all around us, and if it wasn't for math  the world wouldn't be what it is today!!! I really hate doing math problems at school and all that kind of stuff, but I'm really thankful that I'm not going to be a mathematician or something with a lot of math when I finish my career, so I really don't worry about it and let the math geeks...I mean...math experts do their thing!!!
44472
I think most Math teachers show students how to do problems not why they're done that way.Once that building block isn't there they struggle especially in higher Math where your expected to be at a certain level of knowledge.
363790
Many people have a harder time grasping the abstract concepts of math. A lot of times there is no way to concretely demonstrate every step of a problem; it is simply a matter of thinking, creating images in your brain, etc. A lot of people, especially younger people, don't have this part of their brain ("left" brain) as in tune as the more creative (and also abstract) side ("right" brain).\n\nI use abstract to describe both concepts of logic and creativity because both are, indeed, very "out there" concepts. The difference lies in how rigid and unchanging math/logic seems. This rigidity is truly there, because every fundamental math concept (counting, addition, subtraction, etc.) is required to advance. If one does not have a full grasp of multiplication, there is no way one would be able to calculate probabilities using factorials.\n\nCreativity, on the other hand, can be determined individually. You can create whatever art you'd like, enjoy any kind of music, make any music, act, etc. But with logic, while new things are being added all the time, the basics are extremely narrow and uniform. This is where many people begin to falter in math.\n\nHope that semi-answers your question!
612574
I used to...then you grow to understand it. Now I teach it, go figure.\n\nMy students say that too: I hate math!\n\nSo I ask them, what has it ever done to hurt you? No response. There is no logical reason to hate math. You just don't get it. You may never get it, who cares, not a big deal. Maybe someday you will get it.
685365
it's not like you need to know advanced mathematics, so go for it, give it a try. if you really like it, you'll start understanding that part of math after all. you'll get so used to it that you'll eventually dream of it. good luck.
901555
there is nothing you can do to make yourself love math..some love it some hate it..I am a math and science lover but despise english and history.  Just do you best to get thru the courses and dont choose a major in math.\n\nBest of luck to you
223978
It depends on YOU and what you do with it.\n\nThe human race got along quite nicely without algebra or complex mathematics for countless generations.  Yet they died when they were forty and they (mostly) spent thier lives in gruesome toil and mind numbing boredom.  \n\nAlgebra and other mathematics (in my opinion) are almost worthless without apllication.  PHYSICS is the class you want...its the class where you "stick" mathematics on the real world. (I just so happen to teach Physics & Chemistry)\n\nWithout mathematics, you wouldnt have the scientific advances that your are so used to today.  Think of it...almost everything around you is engineered (except possibly the air your breathe).  Anything that has to be engineered MUST be mathemetized.  Think of the computer drafting, the physics calculations and the economic analysis that is required to bring a product to you (I-Pods, water you drink, Toilet Paper...ect)\n\nYes, You can happily spend your life without Algebra or the other Mathematical disciplines; but you will be powerless to understand (and CONTROL) the modern engineered world that you live in.\n\nRember this: Mathematics is the backbone of Science and Engineering.  You may not see this yet, but its true.  Without it, we would not have any of the power we have to live longer and effect change in our world.
3783
Actually, that's untrue.  You don't need to be a mathematician to need to use algebra.  Algebra helps you calculate many things and solve problems relating to groceries, finance, construction and much more.  I agree, it is tough and often boring to learn, however it is quite useful.
334086
I think Finite Mathematics is harder but I like it more than Statistics. I get bored w/ Stats.