Why is maths so difficult?
Math seems difficult because it takes time and energy. Many people don’t experience sufficient time to “get” math lessons, and they fall behind as the teacher moves on. Many move on to study more complex concepts with a shaky foundation. We often end up with a weak structure that is doomed to collapse at some point.
What is the hardest math class?
So, Calculus II isn’t even the most difficult calculus course, let alone the most difficult math course. The most difficult math courses I have encountered thus far have included advanced calculus, abstract algebra, and topology (and they will generally only continue to get more challenging each semester).
What is the hardest math problem in the world?
Today’s mathematicians would probably agree that the Riemann Hypothesis is the most significant open problem in all of math. It’s one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems, with a million dollar reward for its solution.