What is the hardesd part of mathematics to learn and/or teach?

I am a journalism major. I don't do math. I have sucked it up for the past 15 years of school just trying to get by. I'm a very good student normally, but when math crosses my path, it's ugly. Interestingly... keep reading →

I think it is most difficult to teach developmental mathematics at a community college. There are so many missing holes that you must start from the beginning. Starting from the beginning with a 40+ year old can be a challenge. Plus the community college has a pretty open enrollment policy with no special education programs. I get those students as well even though I have no training in special education. Oh yeah, I get the ESL students as well.