In   school  we   had   five   subjects  ,Mathematics    Urdu ,R.K (religious  knowledge) ,Social study ,  Science  and  Drawing.
Mathematics was most irritating subject to me .
It was both at the same time ,
Out of the circle of my interest
Beyond my capacity of comprehension
Unlike teachers of other subjects i was dull to our math teacher .
I specially hated Al. Khwarizmi who invented algebra as it was totally boring and annoying to me .
After school as i grew older i regretted for my dis likening for Mathematics as i realized that to have better job one must be good in this particular subject as it's theories and formulas apply everywhere in each field or profession .
During my second job i took admission in Allama Iqbal open university that provides education to students which cannot attend classes .
University delivered it's regular lectures through national radio and television and at the end of the academic year students had to give exams at centers referred by university management .
I thought this is great chance to learn math and specially chose the subjects related to math as i thought i was weak in the subject because i was not interested in it but now when i want to learn i can definitely learn it.
Mathematics was most irritating subject to me .
It was both at the same time ,
Out of the circle of my interest
Beyond my capacity of comprehension
Unlike teachers of other subjects i was dull to our math teacher .
I specially hated Al. Khwarizmi who invented algebra as it was totally boring and annoying to me .
After school as i grew older i regretted for my dis likening for Mathematics as i realized that to have better job one must be good in this particular subject as it's theories and formulas apply everywhere in each field or profession .
During my second job i took admission in Allama Iqbal open university that provides education to students which cannot attend classes .
University delivered it's regular lectures through national radio and television and at the end of the academic year students had to give exams at centers referred by university management .
I thought this is great chance to learn math and specially chose the subjects related to math as i thought i was weak in the subject because i was not interested in it but now when i want to learn i can definitely learn it.
How  unfortunately   that  
I   could   not   
get   even  a 
single   lecture   of 
math   though   hubby  
specially   took  leave    from  office    each  month    and   took  me  to 
the  Islamabad   where 
the  classes   were  supposed  to  be  held   .
Our   22  hours  
journey   and  money 
spent  on  it  was   wasted 
each  time  as 
university  ‘s  lecturer  
did  not  come 
to  the  centers  
where  they  called 
students  to  attend 
classes   .This   was  
so  disappointing .   I  
could   not   learn 
math   inspite   all  
my  efforts   .Consequences 
were  not  beyond   expectations  ,  i  was   failed   in  the  subject  of  math   in  my  first  year   exam.
Second   year   started   and  i  gave  up  about  learning  math  from   university  lectures .I   bought   some   guide   books  and   took   help   from  hubby  to  understand   them   .I  wanted   to   pass  my  intermediate   exams   anyhow.
And  by   the  grace  of  God   i  did   though   got  hardly   passing  marks  in  math  but  finally  i  got  rid  of  my  fear   that   i  ill  not  be  able  to  continue   my  studies   if  i  did  not  pass  this  exam.
I  still   feel  sad   that   university ,s  attitude  towards  student  was  so  irresponsible   and  my  hopes  and  enthusiasm   for  learning  the  subject   which  feared   me  in  school   days  was  still   a  puzzle  to  me.
I  was   so  afraid  that,
  WHAT  IF  MY  KIDS   WILL  ALSO   BE   THE   SAME  ???
I  kept  praying   that  may  they  not  be  like  their  mother   and   be  good  in  Mathematics   as  in  this   society  and  world   BEST   BRAINS   and  INTELLIGENT   people    occupy    the   important   and    respectful   place!
I   was   surprised   to   see in  coming  years   that  my   eldest   son Ahsun   was   one   of  the  best   student    in   his  school   specially   his   passion  for  mathematics   was   striking!  but   satisfying  to  my  heart:)))
My   elder   son  Asad   is also   good  in  math  and   mostly  hold  first   position   in   exams! He   also   wants  to  be  software  engineer   like  his  brother  as  he  Finds   Math  as  Favorite  subject   and  love  programming :)
Now   i  want  to  ask  you  that    what   subject    you  wanted   to   skip   in  school?
  Take  great  care ,love  life ,love  yourself  and  love  all  you  have  around!
make  your  existence   SUCCESSFUL! This  would  be  GREATEST  ACHIEVEMENT !
God  Bless  You  All!!!

 
The open university sounds like a great idea to give opportunity to those who have no their way. I was not good at chemistry and physics but I liked math.
ReplyDeleteEither I found chemistry and physics very interesting that we get to study from grade 9 to 10 but math specially algebra was so annoying
DeleteI passed simple calculus, but still don't really know what it is...something where you have to figure out a bunch of letters. Most hated subject was Spanish, I just get frustrated learning another language. We should start earlier in the US, it gets harder as you age, that's my excuse and I;m sticking to it.
ReplyDeleteI was good in simple math like minus plus multiplication and division but what stood tough for me was algebra and I still don't know much about it though in past I tried to learn little bit from my son
DeleteMath was one of those things I understood AFTER doing poorly on the tests. I also wish I knew it better, but it was often a difficult subject.
ReplyDeleteI thought I could have understood it lot better if I would have taken interest in it.
DeleteI dreaded history and geography. It is hard to teach those subjects well because they tend to be full of detail and not of interest to kids (just like algebra!!) but now that I am much older I am particularly interested in history and also like to look at maps and read about our earth's physical characteristics. Strange :) I admire your desire to learn algebra and expand your mind, baili. Keep looking for opportunities to acquire the knowledge you wish to have.
ReplyDeleteI was good in memorizing date and details dear Jenny
DeleteMy marks were specially good in these subjects.
But my eldest son disliked them as you did:)
He says he cannot stand memorizing old stuff give me some puzzles and sums to solve rather than asking about who born when lol
I did not especially like the home economics class we were required to take. It had nothing to do with economy. I already knew how to cook, clean, and sew. The only new thing I learned was how to arrange flowers.
ReplyDeleteHaha this is funny dear Emma :)
DeleteWhen I could not continue my science subjects in 9th grade due to 2 months absence in school as I was hospitalised meanwhile with extreme anemic attack.
I was asked to choose home economics which was easy to carry from the mid of the academic year.
I Learnt lot from this subject .everything that I didn't learn from my mother inspite of her efforts I Learnt from home economics. I didn't like still I Learnt inevitably
Math was my least favourite subject in school too. I didn't like chemistry either.
ReplyDeleteSame here dear Debra!
DeleteSounds like majority doesn't like the poor math !
Still it rules the world as my son says lol
Another very interesting post, dear Baili!
ReplyDeleteI have been always interested practically in everything, also at school. This creates a problem: it's difficult to know what one wants to be when one is big. :)
Hugs and blessings!
This is happy thing to take interest in everything. It reflects one's love for life:)
DeleteYes we know gradually about our Actual goals in life
oh I hated math,, I needed special help to pass, definitely a weak spot for me, my one daughter and son are brilliant in math but my youngest was like me,, weak in math,, we helped her and she managed quite well but it did not come easy at all, I'm so glad your fears of your children not having strong math skills didn't happen, and good for you to work at a challenge that was difficult,
ReplyDeleteEither I hated math till certain age Laurie but as I got out in the world during my second job in Islamabad I realised that candidates with brilliance in science and math are more easily selected in private jobs available in big cities.
DeleteAlnong with that I wanted to learn math now with great interest as I acknowledged it's value in life .and envyed people who were good in it and treated more nicely as employee.
This great that your younger daughter managed to be successful with help of her family
Dear Baili, like you, I had a subject that seemed too difficult for my poor brain to comprehend--and that was geometry. I did well in other math classes, but i just couldn't seem to understand the theorems of geometry. I had to work with another student who was patient in trying to example things to me. But, I admit, that the only way I got through that class was to copy some of his work! In other words, I cheated. I never felt good about that, but only if I passed geometry could I go on to the other math classes and I so wanted to. Peace.
ReplyDeleteGeometry came on 2nd as difficult subjects but less terrible than algebra
DeleteI had (Have) friend who helped me during math' exam verbally as she was sitting next to me .I used to help her lot in English and so I did in exams .I felt sorry when she told me that she could not pass her intermediate exams due to poor English
Hi Baili :) I also had a deep hatred for math, it never made sense to me! Funny that I ended up in accounting and finance in University. Suddenly it made sense. But the subject that I truly disliked was any kind of grammar, especially French grammar. I remember nodding off a lot during those lectures!!
ReplyDeleteNever hated any subjects when I went to school - it was a long time ago and things have changed in schools since then.
ReplyDeleteThe 3 r's are important no matter what year or where you live - reading, writing and arithmetic.
It means you were really good student dear Margaret with impressive performance in all subjects:)
DeleteThis is really an achievement Rain that you did masters in accounting which I don't think I could.
ReplyDeleteOut attitude change towards lots of things as we grow .
Mental growth open new wider horizons to us.
I had great interest in grammar of our national language and of English in grade 6 to 10
I wasn't a fan of math, either, even though I was good at it. I found it boring. History class could also be dull if the teacher was boring. But when I was in high school, I loved the world history course I took because the teacher who taught it made it fun and interesting!
ReplyDeletehow great dear Martha that you were good in math!
Deletehubby is huge fan of history and his company increased my love for history gradually
i agree specially in primary classes it is must to have teacher skilled in grabbing attention of students and make the studies fun for them as in small age children learn fondly from one who they like more
Geometry and chemistry, I still don not understand them.
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DeleteEarly geometry is not as tough dear Sussi but as it gets in details it blows my mind ,so complicated for me either
I had to smile when I read this, dearest Baili...I was exactly the same as you when it comes to maths! The subject just made no sense at all to me...and still doesn't. I was more literary and artistic, and these subjects remain close to my heart. Just as well I didn't want to be a scientist! Lol
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, my dear Friend...and lots of love and hugs xxx
you are so right about this dear Ygraine as either my observation say that mostly people with artistic nerve lean rarely for science or mathematics
Deletemay be this is related to our brain's particular side which has good imagination and creativity or active function of practical presence of mind
i read once that left side of brain is more logical and right side goes with imagery and creativity
i love being one who lives by no boundaries of world present before eyes only i rather enjoy flights of my limitless imagination :)))
Maths, i was hopeless and still sm!
ReplyDeleteIt's okay dear Betty everyone has something to be best with and i am sure either you were :)
DeleteI was a disaster in drawing and gymnastics :))))
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Gymnastic ?
ReplyDeletewow i love to watch people doing wonderful tricky stuff with the flexibility of body
i wish i could do this
how amazing that you been taught gymnastic in school ,i always thought having schools like these who teach marshal arts and gymnastic which is supplementary for mental health indeed
my drawing was average though
Quase toda a gente detesta matemática quando anda na escola. Eu gostei muito. A minha maior dificuldade foi sempre o desenho. Não fazia um risco com jeito…
ReplyDeleteUma boa semana.
Um beijo.
Biology. Each class member was expected to dissect a frog. I couldn't do it. Wouldn't do it, even though required. Found the requirement to be sick and inhumane.
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds sad and funny both my friend!
DeleteI used to have wish to become a doctor in my school days as biology was my favourite subject when I took science subjects in 9th grade but unfortunately could not continue it due to my sickness and absence in for almost 2 months. I had to convert and take arts subjects when rejoined the school.
My parents were also not financially strong to support my wish that time.
Today I am proud to be a house wife and mother of three precious kids.
I am truly reliving my life through their journeys:)
I'm so glad I don't have to study maths znymire, I was so bad!Now I am a teacher myseld, but I teach literature☺
ReplyDeleteSo am I dear Natalia:)
DeleteLiterature is my favourite too .I did masters in English literature and I absolutely loved doing it
Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Maths but was not very keen on Science subjects.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I didn't care much for history and geography, although I am more interested in them now that I am an adult. When I was younger I found these subjects boring and not of interest to me.
ReplyDeleteDear Connie our way of thinking changes as we grow older:)
DeleteHistory is favourite topic of my husband and he can talk about it for hours, 26 years of companionship makes me learn more from him
The lesson I disliked was physical education: Netball, Hockey, running, high jump, gymnastics etc.
ReplyDeleteMaths didn't come easily me either but I had a wonderful teacher. He took time outside the classes (school lunchtime) to help with revision and refresher classes. I was one of four people he helped in this way. He also didn't take promotion so that he could see the whole class through until the pupils had taken their exam.
I'm with you my friend! I didn't like math at all! LOL! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI struggled with math, too, Baili. I had one year that I really loved math - when I was taught geometry. For some reason, I enjoyed it and got good grades. I do think it depends somewhat on the teacher and their teaching style to make it interesting. I had a good teacher that year. xx Karen
ReplyDeleteA think a lot of people dread math. It is actually an accomplishment thaf you stuck with it and eventually achieved passing grades. I think that sometimes our greatest successes are in areas where we struggle the most. It is great thaf you son does well in the subject. When it comes to math everyone seems different.
ReplyDeleteEither my observations say same dear Brain!
ReplyDeleteIf you admire the theory of Thomas Browne that "attempts also worth acknowledgement and appreciattappreciation then I can give myself 3 out of 10 as at least I tried but if you think only success matter I couldn't achieve anything from my attempt
I desperately wanted to be good at maths and science because they were so fascinating but my brain struggled to comprehend. Perhaps my brain was still too young and immature. Revisiting some of those concepts as an adult was much easier and it was quicker to grasp. Don't let childhood experiences restrict your adult goals.
ReplyDeleteWell said dear Jodie !
DeletePeople differ in their process of learning
Some can pick quickly and some get it slowly
So we should not underestimate our skills ever