Are you scared Choosing Mathematics Due to Poor Performance?

Mathematics is a subject that requires a certain skill set and thorough understanding of the topic. It is also the subject that is most described as the nightmare of students. This subject is notorious for a reason. Many students find it hard to score good grades in mathematics. However, there are a few elites out there for whom the subject is the best of both worlds. They are able to solve problems in the blink of an eye. They can tackle even the most complex calculations and provide answers to every of the teacher’s questions. Being around such students can take a serious toll on other students who perform less well.  In fact, poor mathematics performance is often a determining factor in the choice of subjects that students take at higher levels. Nevertheless, there are a few reasons why you should not be scared while choosing mathematics at higher levels despite an initial poor performance in the subject.

1. Practice will make you better.

Many students give up when they perform badly in a particular subject. However, that is not the right attitude to adopt. In fact, it is the worst way to go about it. Instead of crying over bad grades, taking corrective measures would be more appropriate. In the case of mathematics grades, the best measure is to start practice. It has been proven that practice indeed makes perfect, even when it comes to improving mathematics grades.

2. You can always improve your understanding.

Mathematics is not an abstract subject like literature or arts. It is a very straight-forward and direct subject. There is no hidden meaning or figurative derivation to make from anything. The numbers speak for themselves and they scream out loud that you get what you see in mathematics. This makes everything all too easier. Therefore, you can always understand a topic better by seeking out help from teachers and classmates.

3. Poor performance can be used as a motivation.

Indeed, it can be disappointing to obtain poor grades whether the subject is mathematics or any other. Nevertheless, this feeling of disappointment and of having to let yourself and everyone else down can be used in your advantage. You can use this as a trigger or as a motivation to achieve better grades the next time around. This will help you overcome the fear that you might have made the wrong decision by choosing mathematics at higher levels.

4. Do not be defined by your academic performance.

Unfortunately, society tends to categorize students according to their academic performance. If you decide to drop a subject because of poor grades, you will have to live with that knowledge all your life. It might even define who you are when your classmates refer to your last mathematics grades as poor or bad. By pursuing the subject at higher levels and thriving for higher performance, you at least give yourself the chance to change that.

Conclusion: It is not wrong to choose mathematics at higher levels despite poor performance!

You might be encouraged by parents and teachers to opt for subjects where you achieved higher grades. However, dropping mathematics because of initial poor performance is not a wise decision. It is not wrong to give it another try. Nevertheless, this time around, you need to get it right. Do not set boundaries on your achievement and remember that practice will definitely help you get better mathematics grades.

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