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February 5, 2018
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1776311861?accountid=172748.
In this article PR Newswire talks about the importance of math. Math is one of the
subject that us students tend to struggle with the most. I believe this is because most
people usually tend to always state that math is hard and that they never understood it. It
is said that math is still considered to be one of the most challenging subjects but also it is
In the article “Taking on math difficulties: Helping children and youth who
struggle” it states that math is not just important but also that it is everywhere now in our
modern world.For example it says that we are now constantly being presented with
numbers, data, and statics like on media,the internet etc.It also states that now it is more
important than ever. Another key factor that can be important would be that not all but
some students suffer from math anxiety which is something that stops them from
understanding math.
Doidge, J., & Toplak, M. E. (2017). Taking on math difficulties: Helping all children and youth
who struggle. Perspectives on Language and Literacy, 43(1), 7-9. Retrieved from
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1914799160?accountid=172748
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The article from Pi Day states 10 reasons why math is so important in life. I
personally believe that math is so important because it’s in our life everyday and
basically we are always using it. To start it off math is first of all good for your brain,
because it helps in better decision making. It is also useful when you get into the real
world and have to start paying things.For example it helps with finances and other things.
To top it off math is basically used in every career and it can help you save a whole lot of
money when it comes to knowing how much to spend and not to.
In the article from Grade Power it is talking about why students struggle with
math. One of the main reasons why students tend to struggle with math is because they
try to do it then give up because “its too hard”. Another reason could be that some
students tend to have math anxiety, which is not a disorder or anything. It’s more of a
fear that they can’t understand and fear that they are going to fail. Like for example, the
pressure that they have on them. Also the lack of confidence they have towards math.
https://gradepowerlearning.com/why-students-struggle-with-math/
The article “Thought Co.” is talking about why math is the most difficult for some
students. The lack of not understanding the topic and then the teacher moving onto the
next topic is what makes it difficult. Due to the fact that they are barely starting to
understand the first topic and just having that pressure in general. Another thing is that
students who struggle with math tend to give up once they’ve achieved like a C+.
Knowing that if they fail a test their grade will drop. So some advice would be to atleast
get a B+ and do all the homework so in case they fail a test or something they won’t have
https://www.thoughtco.com/why-math-seems-more-difficult-for-some-students-1857216
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