Why some teens dislike math and science 68 Articles

by Rod Kennedy

After three years of teaching high school astronomy I have come to a number of conclusions regarding why some teens hate science (and by extension mathematics). The realization came after careful observation, wading throu...read more

by Courtney Thompson

Up until my first year of high school, I went to the regular public schools in my hometown. It was in these schools that my disdain for math and science grew to its fullest extent. I remember asking myself one particular...read more

by Andy Harris

I teach a class where high school students show up early to ask questions. I have to make them leave when class is over. They actually ask for more homework. Teenagers don't dislike math and science. They dislike math...read more

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by Joshua Keyes DVM

If teens dislike math, here's another place where the schools have failed them. Those who struggle with math do so because they have been force-fed math on paper since they were five-years-old, almost always without any r...read more

by Bobby Brown

Some teenagers do not like math or science simply for the same reason that some people don't like peas and carrots. I suspect, however, that there are facets of the issue which are more complicated. People in g...read more

by Nathan H

Some teens dislike math and science for a variety of reasons. I have taught both middle school and highschool, and a majority of teens object to one or both of those subjects. Why would they dislike such important courses?...read more

by Jennifer Weaver

The middle school / high school age is where a person is figuring out who they are. They try out different things and go through many different stages. One minute they like one thing and the next they like another. This...read more

by Gibson the Anchro-Patriot

The reason that many teenagers dislike math and science so much is that on the introductory levels they are completely structured. From what I know firsthand teenagers enjoy arguing and debating based off of their own view...read more

by Kerry Kauffman

I think a lot of students don't like math because they see this as monotonous and repetitious. Also, the vast majority of students I have encountered in my 7 years of private tutoring can't see where they will need this kn...read more

by Andrew Spriggs

You've got to crawl before you can walk, and then walk before you can run. This principle is at the foundation of nearly everything in life, and (unfortunately), this is even true in math and science. When people say ma...read more

by Sarah Clinton

It is very true that many teens, many of whom aced math and science in lower grades, find themselves utterly unenchanted with math and science, much to the frustration of their teachers and parents. As a teen myself, I ...read more

by Tim Fox

'I hate science, what is the point? i don't need it for a job' The disheartened whining of many a GCSE age student in secondary schools around the UK, but why? What happened to the initial enthusiasm those same student...read more

by Zahra

Math or Science? What's the difference?! They're both as boring as they can get... and it doesn't exactly help if you don't like your teacher (no offense) or the way they teach! It's not really about the teacher, though! Y...read more

by Fb Publications

Most teens dislike these subjects either because they find these subjects difficult, the types of intelligence and problem-solving techniques required are very demanding and rigorous. Or, they find these subjects simply u...read more

by Jamie-Leigh Basic

From the beginning of my schooling when I was a wee tot of 5 years, until I entered highschool at 13, I regarded myself as proficient at mathematics and science. Always recieving 70% and upwards but these days I regard...read more

by Erin Moss

Math and science have a stigma in our society. Even though math and science have birthed technology, which just about everybody loves and wouldn't be willing to give up unless they absolutely had to, enjoying math and sci...read more

by Michael Deqel

Poor teaching contributes the most to teens disliking math and science. A good teacher inspires students, captures their imagination, and gives them tools to figure out solutions on their own. Problem-based teaching, wh...read more

by Rina Koh

Why teenagers dislike maths and science? That is a question that sends puzzlement towards both parents and teachers alike. Maths - A subject that requires a great foundation, understanding and most importantly PRACTICE...read more

by Ricardo Davis

Many teens in our modern world hate math and science but do we know why?During the early high school years a lot a pressure is put on teenagers because of the all important exams.Also it is often seen to be uncool if you a...read more

by Lauren Beyenhof

Each of us struggles with something-perhaps even multiple somethings. I struggle with math (among other things.) I don't particularly enjoy it, nor does it come easily to me. When I was in high school, my lack of mathemati...read more