Qualities Needed to be "Good at Math"


What qualities does a person need to develop in order to do well at mathematics?



Some of these qualities might be: persistence, concentration, hard work, willingness to start over when a mistake is made, hope, patience, tolerance of frustration and failure.

Stop and think about how these qualities are developed. Is it necessary to do pages of math problems to develop these qualities? Think about your own lifestyle and where your children have opportunities to develop these qualities in themselves?

Other qualities I'd add to the list would be joy and enthusiasm. But, for now, in our society, I'd settle for at LEAST liking math enough to not be routinely negative about it.


Posted: Sun - October 12, 2003 at 06:30 PM      

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