I was extremely competitive when I was young and used to ironically love mathematics.
Now, I'm in university, I just want to say that I know mathematics is helpful and everything around us involves some kind of math related bs in it.
BUT, at the same time, mathematics can suck my ass, choke on a cactus, and die. If I cannot kill university mathe...... 1 reply
I used to enter math competitions while I was in grade school. Math is something I really enjoy doing. Since I thought math was easy, I grew up to be good at it. Before they start putting letters in their place. Math is now my enemy. 1 reply
I dislike them, contrary to the answer in regards to maths competitions below ahaha.
In the school that I go to, taking a nationwide maths competition - I think perhaps yearly, is compulsory for all extension and advanced maths students.
You could almost say that I fear maths competitions; with every coming year, I am increasingly scared to see the...... reply
I did my first one when I was in 3rd grade, and I have been doing them ever since! This year, we are finally going to Nationals! I seriously suggest doing them. It doesn't matter if you are bad at math, it's also a good way to interact with other people. I've made, like 10 new friends through math competitions! 2 reply