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"Isn't being "good at math" just a function of how many math-knowledgeable adults surround you whom you could ask for help?" That point is debatable, just like
by Cookingboy 12y ago
"Isn't being "good at math" just a function of how many math-knowledgeable adults surround you whom you could ask for help?"
That point is debatable, just like many different form of talents, different people do have different inherent interest and capability at learning certain set of skills, math is no different.
Getting support and easy help can be crucial, but it's not the only bottleneck.
- ivan_ah 12y agoI agree with you that everyone has a different "innate ability" for math, but I think the variations are much smaller compared to the average. In other words, there is a bell curve, but it isn't where you think it is: http://sigeneration.ca/images/Diagram2.png http://sigeneration.ca/images/Diagram2.png via http://www.sigeneration.ca/home/resources/jump-math/ http://www.sigeneration.ca/home/resources/jump-math/ > different inherent interest That's very true, and this is why it never made sense to me how all kids are pushed through a standardized progression of grades. What would be cool is if you can "focus" your studies on one area during one or two years of school, and then "catch up" on the subjects you left to the wayside.