Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
....but anything I would be interested in requires high level math that I have a lot of difficulty with. I got like a B in a Pre-Algebra class years ago and that was a struggle. I have to break problems down into the smallest grade school sized problem so I do multiple micro operations to get one full operation that other people seem to be able to do all at once...
{Emphasis added}Your interest gives you a big leg up. Don't you see it? You're actually interested! That's critical to answering "So, why am I doing this? How does it apply? When will I ever use this?" It's because you are interested in the subject. Your interest provides motivation. As you gain problem solving skills and begin to understand how it all fits, it will build your confidence, which will allow you to master more difficult concepts and problem solve at a higher level.
Some larger, difficult tasks, are WORTH the struggle. Learning math is one of those. If you're going to wrestle with something, do it with something worthwhile, that builds a valuable skill.
There are many great videos now teaching math, using color, animation, stories, graphics, from all kinds of different teachers available to you. You can watch them over & over. Whenever you want. That's HUGE vs. when I was in school. Take advantage of it.
....but anything I would be interested in requires high level math that I have a lot of difficulty with. I got like a B in a Pre-Algebra class years ago and that was a struggle. I have to break problems down into the smallest grade school sized problem so I do multiple micro operations to get one full operation that other people seem to be able to do all at once...
{Emphasis added}Your interest gives you a big leg up. Don't you see it? You're actually interested! That's critical to answering "So, why am I doing this? How does it apply? When will I ever use this?" It's because you are interested in the subject. Your interest provides motivation. As you gain problem solving skills and begin to understand how it all fits, it will build your confidence, which will allow you to master more difficult concepts and problem solve at a higher level.
Some larger, difficult tasks, are WORTH the struggle. Learning math is one of those. If you're going to wrestle with something, do it with something worthwhile, that builds a valuable skill.
There are many great videos now teaching math, using color, animation, stories, graphics, from all kinds of different teachers available to you. You can watch them over & over. Whenever you want. That's HUGE vs. when I was in school. Take advantage of it.