Math - Pain or Pleasure? Maybe Both?
- Student Journalist
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
What if I told you there was a math quiz, right now? Would you freak out, would you pull out your textbook at the last instant and start studying, or would you pull out your pen, eager? Math, for some, is a pain in the neck, something they want to get rid of. But for some others, math could mean new possibilities, interesting dimensions, and even more!
The Pros (and Cons!) of Math
The pros and cons of mathematics as a subject are many. For example, Math can cause stress and phobia towards it and can take a toll on interest, performance and even health.
“Sometimes it is so complex that it breaks my head trying to solve it”, Nikitha, a student of grade 6 says. “However”, she continues “it helps with my problem solving and critical thinking skills”.
Roohi, another student of grade 6, adds, “It’s an interesting subject”. She agrees with the fact that having a good teacher helps in developing your liking for Math as her favorite Math teacher, Ms. Aqsa, did for her. Another amazing thing about Math is that you can do it anywhere and at any time. Roohi shares that she helps her mom cook while practicing Math.
Ms. Madhavi Sharma, a grade 5 math teacher, adds on to the fact that there are many who are frightened of math.
“Around 30% of the students that I have taught or am teaching are afraid of math,” she says. But she also says that she “enjoys teaching math.”
So, is Math helpful and Fun (for me) ?
I think Math is one of the best subjects there is because it can be used in real life helping with day to day activities. Since I revise Math regularly, I feel confident and this is probably why I don’t break into too much sweat when it comes to math. Suchitra Sathyanarayana, my mom, talks about how she likes activities that use her head, like Math.
Even though I might sound weird to most, there are still many who find Maths the way I do– fun-filled, exciting and interesting, not dull, boring, useless, and frightening!
Written by Chinmayi Ravikumar, a 6th grader at Candor International School, Bengaluru
This article was written for and published in the Daily Dose of Candor, a student-run publication curated by the students of Candor International School, Bengaluru, as part of the Young Writers Program
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