it is a widely believed myth that some people are math people, and some people just aren't. this myth consists of three different ideas. the first one is the binary myth, many people believe there are people who are good at math, and people who are bad at it, but in truth, there is a wide spectrum of mathematical ability. the second idea is the low empathy myth. this is that in a lot of environments., people are made to feel bad about themselves. the last one is the stereotype myth. this one is professionals believing one gender of race to be smarter and better at math that others. Studies show that mistakes are important in math because they physically grow the brain. we saw this in the one cut activity by trouble shooting ideas before coming up with conclusions. In the past, i have had a very bad attitude toward math, but this year it is my goal to get a better attitude and do my best. This year, i will not discount my math abilities, and i will do my best work.