Learning Math can be hazardous to mental health

 

While teaching math in high school Decentro became suspicious about long term negative impacts of math learning in my students.  Students would suddenly become tense, agitated, have mood swings, become sad or depressed - just at the prospect of having to do math.  I realized something was wrong - very wrong.

Does math have a great impact on learners?  Just ask high school students to find out: 
"Have you ever cried or became very upset at failing in math?"
Follow this question with:  "Do you get this upset when struggling in other subjects?"
Don't take Decentro's word for it - ask enough students and a pattern emerges.

Indeed, many students cry at math failure and never in other subjects.  You simply don't get kids that will break down not being able to identify Zimbabwe on a map.  However, students will readily admit that failing in math 'feels' completely different.

Why?  You'd have to ask students, but even they don't know the full picture.  They often respond that math is just more important for jobs and for the future.  

Another real reason is that Mathematics is the language of the universe.  

We are fundamentally mathematical beings, with calculating and computing brains.  There is a deep connection between human life, and the mathematical language.

Subconsciously, math failure is devastating.  Again - proof is in reality:  Kids that fail in maths often have low confidence, low self esteem and develop serious block towards learning in general.

Hence, Decentro's rage at the Common Core math curriculum and its blatantly intentional attempt to confuse children with this incredibly important area of knowledge.  

Hence the importance to decentralize your family by homeschooling.

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