Why do the students hate mathematics and how this subject can be made more interesting

Why do the students hate mathematics and how this subject can be made more interesting?
       When it comes to maths a series of opinions come in view. Good ,bad and sometimes both.
            Some call it difficult, some say boring and uninteresting. But the fact is that it is mainly based on the state of mind. How do we think about the subject and how do we take it ? That's only matters.                                                                   

      

Usually  everyone thinks mathematics is a subject of long calculations, trigonometry, Geometry, mensuration and lots of painful  brain work .More or less it is  the truth also.And perhaps this is the  reason why many of us hate it.

              Now the question emerges can it be made interesting so that the students do not make excuse while attempting the subject.

To me,mathematics is a subject of logical thinking, creative thinking and that requires concentration which is a vital part in solving the

Sums.                           

Mathematics is also a language. The way we understand and learn different languages in the same fashion mathematics has its own words,symbols,figures. And these notations hint something specific about how the problem can be solved .

Ways that help in making it 

interesting are

(1) Concentration

Focus the mind on one thing don't get diverted to some other places.concentrate your mental power on  the concept and its application in  solving the problems.  If needed, take the help of yoga  and meditation.                 

(2) Patience

Don't try to solve problems fast as it brings the mind under pressure which is the biggest enemy of mathematics.Stress free environment is must to attempt the problems.

(3)Different methods.

Apply different methods to solve the sums  .Don't stick to the same method as your teacher explains.     It boosts up the self confidence and clear the concepts.

(3)Practise

Like  languages mathematics can also be learnt  by practising .Make a habit of solving problems as many as you can.

(4)Start with easy problems

Before starting , revise all concepts and formulas and in the beginning don't take the complicated questions just solve the one step question simply based on formula and gradually move toward  difficult types 

(4) Don't solve all the questions

No need to solve all the  questions given in the exercise. There are many questions that require

same concept and formula. Just solve a few and avoid others.
(5)Take short break
While solving problems take a short break of 5 to 10 minutes after an interval of every hour so that the mind get relaxed.
(6)Difficult questions
In case of such questions solve the same using own intelligence. Don't take help from others that will boost up the confidence.Try ,try and try.
(7)Never see answer
While solving the sums don't check the answer till you ensure, you have correctly solved them .Don't take the help of  any guide or help book.Even if you fail to solve then also don't loose patience and just try.
Last but not least always develop a habit of playing brain games like chess,solving puzzles. All these methods if followed would definitely give a better result and make this so called difficult subject more interesting.