I can't do Maths ?
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:39 am
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Fascinating article.
I recall doing Maths up to GCSE which I found very easy with little work. I started A level Maths with Mechanics went to two lessons and found I was struggling to keep up with both understanding and speed.The gap I found immense and with the work required I wasn't sure I would be able to get top grades particularly as others seemed to being better in the subject.
I gave up the subject and did Government and Politics which I loved.Fortunately for me the tutor was very inspirational(he also taught me history) he was very young at the time and also took some of the extra lessons for Oxbridge entrance.Years later he was to become the Principal of this sixth form college.
I have no regret as to what happened the only regret I have is not appreciating at the time this was my barrier which I had to work to overcome.Its only now you appreciate maths through all its stages involves a psychological challenge.
Fascinating article.
I recall doing Maths up to GCSE which I found very easy with little work. I started A level Maths with Mechanics went to two lessons and found I was struggling to keep up with both understanding and speed.The gap I found immense and with the work required I wasn't sure I would be able to get top grades particularly as others seemed to being better in the subject.
I gave up the subject and did Government and Politics which I loved.Fortunately for me the tutor was very inspirational(he also taught me history) he was very young at the time and also took some of the extra lessons for Oxbridge entrance.Years later he was to become the Principal of this sixth form college.
I have no regret as to what happened the only regret I have is not appreciating at the time this was my barrier which I had to work to overcome.Its only now you appreciate maths through all its stages involves a psychological challenge.