[Mamzelle]

My personal theory is that algebra and geometry separate the left-brained inclination from the right brained. (I know left-right is overdone, and should be treated with skepticism, *but*--)

The kid that struggles with algebra will often excel at geometry. Algebra is so much abstraction, an linear thinking. But geometry is shapes, and getting it is more intuitive. Anyway, it's not unusual to see someone bad at algebra be good at geometry, and that can build confidence for the student struggling with math.

[Albion Wilde]

The kid that struggles with algebra will often excel at geometry. Algebra is so much abstraction, an linear thinking. But geometry is shapes, and getting it is more intuitive.

That was certainly my experience. And I only needed sort of basic arithmatical accounting to run my design business. It was a blow to the self-esteem, tho, when the algebra teacher wouldn't help me "because I was a girl." These days, it would be a lawsuit.

[goodnesswins]

HA...that was ME! I excelled at Algebra.....couldn’t understand Geometry....got my worst grade...a C-