I love math, and I loved my calc one and two classes at community college. Now I am taking multi-variable and line algebra/differential equations. I don't plan on transferring because I don't want debt, I'm basically spinning my wheels, but I'm not enjoying these classes.
I think the linear algebra class speaks for itself with its confusing structure and archaic pedagogy. For multi-variable I'm sick of taking cross products and derivatives, I enjoy the conceptual aspects and the proofs, but this class is mostly execution it seems. I'm confident I could figure out most problems if I haven't seen them before, and have done it in the homework, which is the only engaging aspect. I could write a program to do all the rest of the homework for me, so how am I supposed to be engaged doing these problems.
I guess the worst part is the first exam is tomorrow and the professor keeps talking about managing your time well and being able to be quick. I can barely motivate myself to do the homework, and I'm afraid I just won't care enough or get anxious when I don't instantly solve these problems from memory, or most likely just make those dumb mistakes when you don't really give a shit.
inb4
>you aren't suited for math
>you aren't smart enough
I know what it feels like to be a hobbyist mathematician and be passionate and learn and work, and I know I've experienced it deeper than 99% of anyone who has ever tried to boast about their math abilities. This class feels somewhat arbitrary even though I know completing it will be valuable for the math hobby I plan to continue.
At what point would classes stop being focused on execution and center around problem solving?
Is this a common feeling for math students?
I think the linear algebra class speaks for itself with its confusing structure and archaic pedagogy. For multi-variable I'm sick of taking cross products and derivatives, I enjoy the conceptual aspects and the proofs, but this class is mostly execution it seems. I'm confident I could figure out most problems if I haven't seen them before, and have done it in the homework, which is the only engaging aspect. I could write a program to do all the rest of the homework for me, so how am I supposed to be engaged doing these problems.
I guess the worst part is the first exam is tomorrow and the professor keeps talking about managing your time well and being able to be quick. I can barely motivate myself to do the homework, and I'm afraid I just won't care enough or get anxious when I don't instantly solve these problems from memory, or most likely just make those dumb mistakes when you don't really give a shit.
inb4
>you aren't suited for math
>you aren't smart enough
I know what it feels like to be a hobbyist mathematician and be passionate and learn and work, and I know I've experienced it deeper than 99% of anyone who has ever tried to boast about their math abilities. This class feels somewhat arbitrary even though I know completing it will be valuable for the math hobby I plan to continue.
At what point would classes stop being focused on execution and center around problem solving?
Is this a common feeling for math students?
