One subject that stood out for me during my elementary school was Mathematics. There are many reasons behind this fact and I'd be glad to let you know about some during the course of this write-up.
To start with, there's a joy that comes with having lectures on mathematics since elementary school. I can also give credit to my Dad because he made it compulsory for me to know my multiplication table from 1 to 12 off head before I got to primary one. I believe that helped me with the confidence I had that "I can do any exercise in mathematics" and that made me look forward to lectures on mathematics. It was not like I didn't like other subjects, but I have just had a love for mathematics since I knew what numbers are.
Furthermore, what made mathematics more special was the fact that I didn't really have to memorize a lot. Practicing more exercises was enough to understand the logic and steps in a particular topic in maths. I can't say there aren't days where I battled for hours over one tricky question or the other but the satisfaction that comes after finally getting the correct answer is just what I need to try more tasking questions.
Moreover, Having more than one method to solve a question and still arrive at the same answer is also quite overwhelming. I remember I loved doing my mathematics assignments. Immediately, I got home whenever I was given one. Then I'll show my elder brother, not because I wasn't sure of my answers but because I wanted him to praise me for always getting the right answer.
I always had an A in mathematics in elementary school, although I didn't really take notice of that then. I took track of maintaining the first position since I got to the primary one, and whenever I saw that in my report card, I was satisfied.
It hasn't been hard to still like the subject since then because of the satisfaction I get and the love I have for it. Mathematics still interests me even though it wasn't compulsory for me in my line of study at the higher institution then.
Let me end it with a song that we used to sing then..
I love maths
Maths is fun
It is the easiest thing to do
All you need to do is to pay attention
Then, you will know that math is fun
My participation in the #hivereachout writing on the topic: Your favorite subject in school
The image is mine.
