24/09/2025
๐๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ | Is Math Really Hard?
A lot of students think math is one of the hardest subjects in school. Some even feel scared the moment they see numbers and formulas. But maybe math is not really as hard as we think; it might just be misunderstood.
Most of the time, our fear of math stems from a lack of practice or from past bad experiences. When we fail once or twice, we start believing weโre โnot good at math,โ and that mindset makes it even harder to learn.
But if we look closely, math is actually part of our daily lives. We use it when we budget money, cook food, or even when we play games that involve strategy. Math is really a language of patterns and problem-solving; it trains our minds to think clearly and logically.
So instead of being afraid, maybe we should look at math with curiosity. With more practice and a positive mindset, math doesnโt have to be scary. It can be something useful, fun, and even exciting.
Maybe math is not really hard,itโs just waiting for us to understand it better.
Words by Zoie Olita
Illustration by Carlos Miguel Alforque