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  It's the social idea that math is hard, ingrained in kids' minds before they even start learning it, coupled with how shitty most teachers teach it. You don't have to make math "fun", that's cringe, but expecting kids to learn theorems and proofs by heart and enjoy it is stupid.
  If they taught math in a more practical way, if they tended to the needs of each group of kids, if they encouraged them to be curious, the world would be a better place.
  Just think of how many literal geniuses could've made some huge discoveries but are now doing something else because their education system failed them - that applies to most countries and schools.
context: There’s different types of math, and some just aren’t interested in shapes and angles >
  
  agreed, i like math but i hate geometry and probability >
  
  I agree with you. 
  Most people don’t realize how math is taught to teach syllogism in critical thinking. Their brains need this formulaic teaching to keep those neural pathways during a critical period of their life. 
  I feel like people who can’t appreciate having a base knowledge or set of critical thinking skills won’t be able to see the benefit of anything. They want immediate gratification rather than a long term skill. 
  I will say it’s partially to how math is taught. We should teach it like a writing system/language in tune with the language of the primary schooling language. This does actually matter and we in America seem to be combatting that. >
  
  Math isn't for everyone because to most it's incredibly tedious and repetitive. And for the most part they are correct in assuming that they will likely never use most of what they learn outside of the basics unless you pursue some variant of STEM career.
  You are correct though, if you just pay attention it's pretty easy and straight forward. I feel like many teachers do a terrible job teaching how mathematics is applied in the real world, they teach almost entirely theory. >
  
  Most people dont use math for the same reason I never weld anything: I dont know how. Often the people that say the "never use it" either have mediocre jobs, or could do their job better if they did know how to apply mathematical solutions to their work and lives. >
  
  It is if you have dyscalculia. >
  
  Very true, valid point >
  
  Math is the easiest because it’s not subjective. Your English teacher can dislike your writing style and flunk you, but in math if your answer is correct. It’s correct. >
  
  it's often not considered that if you use a different method