Is it possible for anyone to learn a subject

[FeFiDoh]

Ever since school maths has been a weak point for me, I understand some aspects of it and others frustrate me no end. Some days like now, I feel like jacking it in because even after spending the last few months studying it and doing quite a few hours each week I just don't get bits of it, well quite a lot of it. I usually find as with my last course that outside of doing my assignments that require me to cover a few units at a time once I go back I can't remember a lot of it. Seems almost like wasted time yet at the time I get decent grades but would never be able to do it in a proper test situation.

I asked my tutor about a lot of the maths we have to do and when in the real world it would be needed (surds?!?!) she said a lot of maths is down to the logic behind it and getting you thinking in a different way which leads me to ask is it something you can learn or something you can naturally do. This can go for many subjects as some people it just seems to click and they understand it whilst overs will never get it.

 

[FeFiDoh]

That is my worry Dr Delphi I have spent the last 2 months+ doing algebra and algebra related tasks and have had enough of it now. I just don't think it is something I will ever fully grasp and be confident in doing.

I guess part of it is down to the person and how much they are willing to try at something but this is much easier when it is something you enjoy otherwise its a chore.

I get what you are saying semi pro there is being competent enough to do bits to get you through what you need but to take it to the next level I think it is something in people where they are just wired differently, clearly not everyone is going to be thinking in the same way or have the same abilities.

For those that have ever had troubles with a subject or a problem have you been able to over come it with just time and perseverance?