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[–] OwenEverbinde@lemmy.myserv.one 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Plus "math skills" is one of those areas where stereotypes and self-fulfilling prophesies have incredibly influential power.

Math is difficult for everyone, and emotional factors like, "having the confidence of yourself and your peers" are important in making it through difficulty.