What is the disadvantage of math?

Mathematics is a subject that needs fluid practice. This is very applicable to higher education mathematics: it comes with an extensive curriculum, and without practice, it will be harder for students to get a good score.

What is the disadvantage of math?

Mathematics is a subject that needs fluid practice. This is very applicable to higher education mathematics: it comes with an extensive curriculum, and without practice, it will be harder for students to get a good score.

Elara Minton
Elara Minton

Elara Minton is a cognitive-science writer and maths educator specialising in the emotional realities of learning. With an MSc in Educational Neuroscience from UCL and experience supporting students with ADHD, dyscalculia, and math anxiety, Elara bridges the gap between rigorous research and compassionate, accessible guidance.Before writing full-time, she worked as a learning-support specialist in UK secondary schools and later as a curriculum consultant for online tutoring platforms. She is known for translating complex brain science—working memory, procedural load, cognitive fatigue—into relatable explanations that students, parents, and teachers can actually use.Her style blends reassuring warmth with evidence-based clarity: the voice of someone who understands both the math and the feelings around math.