5 Reasons Why Math Isn’t the WORST Subject to Learn
Today is National Pi Day, thanks to the date matching the first three digits of pi. We've all seen it in our classes, from geometry to calculus and beyond.
Universally, most people seem to agree that math is the most dreadful subject to learn in school. It's almost stereotype to be bad at it. But honestly, it's not all spooky. For National Pi Day, check out five reasons why math isn't so terrible when you think about it.
Math Is a Universal Language
The English language can only go so far before you have to learn a complete different alphabet system to understand someone, but math can be understood from every part of the world. Numbers, logic and counting systems don't change across languages, countries and cultures. It's a beautiful thing, really, to think it's something we all can learn. It's no surprise that it survived millennia.
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There Is Always a Conclusive Answer
We tend to like school subjects like art because there's more than one way to be good at it. Simultaneously, it hurts to pour your heart into a project, just to have your instructor grade it poorly because of subjective reasons. With math, you never have to worry about being told it's not thoughtful enough. There are multiple ways to the destination, but there is one correct answer.
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Basic Math Is Completely Necessary
Sometimes, it seems like the things we learn in math class won't ever be used in the real world. Basic arithmetic, geometry and algebra we use every day. You might need to calculate the area when you're constructing something, or you might have to find the exact same ratio to make something equal between you and a friend. Math is everywhere.
Even Creative Fields Have Math Infused Into Them
If you want to do something creative, you might not feel obligated to be good at math. That said, even math might make an appearance in the foundation of your art. For example, music theory is based upon math. Chord progressions, tempos and more can all be explained with geometry and physics.
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It'll Improve Your Memory
Numerous studies have shown that practicing math will improve your memory. Most of math is pattern recognition and active working memory (recalling rules) to solve problems. So, on National Pi Day, why not work your brain with a few fun logic games?
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