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RE: Why Math Is Considered Very Hard by Many?
I think the great divide comes with the introduction of algebra. If I had my way, I would leave it until it is necessary, instead it is introduced to make easy questions become hard! Deeply dumb syllabus in most countries.
Every kid I know can do x + 5 = 9 in their head, but with algebra it becomes a painful process.
The other problem is similar: demanding the learning of methods instead of understanding. There are often multiple ways to solve a problem - the only incorrect method is one that doesn't work.
And the third problem is that most primary teachers are not themselves very good at maths. I teach my own daughter - I dare not infect her with school-maths confusionitis!
Take care!
Thanks a lot my dear friend @rychardee, for your excellent feedback. You got it right, once algebra is introduced many of kids give it up.
Yes, I know many teachers they want to solve problems only their way otherwise it's wrong. Once I have conflict with a math teacher here. I tutored here a lot and one of my students got zero for completing the square solution, he solved it my way though all the steps he did were right.