Math is one of the most natural and intuitive of many sciences. It should go very easy if taught right. Learning math does not have to resemble climbing a pole, when one has to follow a single path from start to finish. Most people in favorable conditions find pleasure in solving math problems. It is important to appreciate learning for the sake of the learning.
History shows that pure knowledge does pay in the long run.
Every student has his own way of thinking. NM mentor always encourages independence of thought. The student always has the right to use his own methods, as long as he gets the correct results consistently. Every student needs to learn how to learn independently. Reading math texts, working on scientific projects and creative problem solving are some of the methods used in the NM project to teach students how to learn.