Comments by "JamesT" (@Parawingdelta2) on "the importance of Maths and the failures in our school system that need addressing" video.

I'm nearly seventy-five now and was a poor student at school, which, on reflection, was probably more a case of a resistance to learning rather than an actual lack of ability. I found that the principles of trigonometry, in particular, were completely lost to me. All that looking up log books, etc! Interestingly, a couple of years ago, I constructed a cover over a new patio at home and had to use trigonometry to calculate certain dimensions to ensure the correct fall for drainage and positioning of support beams. Not difficult at all when one sees a purpose.
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@alanbeaumont4848 My recollection of most classroom teachings was one of painful drudgery, with the only motivation being the fear of getting a bad report.
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@alanbeaumont4848 I was fortunate in that although my handwriting in primary school looked as though a spider had fallen in the inkwell and crawled across my page, I had an English teacher who taught us italic script. I adopted that as my standard writing with an italic nib pen, and although a bit slow at first, I could write at an acceptable speed. Even today, my handwriting has the reminents of italics. Just a bit shakier!
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