Why I Hate Algebra Essay

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When most people first think of the term mathematics or the word “Algebra,” they don’t get too excited. Most people tend to say “I hate math!” or the big one, “When are we ever going to use it in our lives.” Knowing the fact that algebra will be used in our everyday lives whether we know it or not terrifies me. You know when you have a fear of something so bad you try to avoid it as much as you can, yeah that's me with math. Over the years in my education math have held me back, making my education years miserable and daunting. Writing about my struggles with math would allow me to express how daunting it was for me. Picture yourself sitting in a class and not knowing what to do. The struggle began when I was in the third

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