Re: Why is math so difficult for some people?

"Marvin Margoshes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> "Marjorie Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > I am a science teacher but I have taught math for a few years.  I too
> > agree tht it could be possible that people have a math gene. Through
> > out my school years I have always struggled with math, while some
> > students just seemed to get it right off.  No matter how hard I
> > studied it was a constant battle.
> >
> > While teaching math to my students I see the same types of behaviors I
> > think this makes me a better math teacher cause I know what it feels
> > like not to understand, which in turn makes me more patient with my
> > students. I think the book is worth reading and considering.  However
> > you have to be careful when sharing this information with your
> > students cause it could turn into a self pity issue.
> 
> In fact, there is a book by that title.  Listed on Amazon.com (search Books
> with the words "math gene".)  I read it a few years ago, and found it
> interesting.  The same part of the brain involved in higher math (not basic
> arithmatic) does language processing

Maths is one of the most interesting subjects that i have ever took,
you would have to be stupid not to be able to understand it once it is
explained to u!!