13/12/2025
When results are not encouraging, some people quickly say, “Science is too hard, just move to commercial or art class.”
Ah! If difficulty alone determines success, then explain why science students are most of the time leading the class in overall assessments?
Now, let us talk seriously.
As SS1 first term comes to an end, I already know what usually follows. By the time we resume in 2026, many students will begin to flee from the science class to the art or commercial class. This yearly movement has almost become a tradition, but let me say this clearly and professionally: running away is not the solution.
A student not doing well in science does not automatically mean the student is unintelligent, lazy, or better suited for another class. Most times, it means the foundation needs strengthening, study habits need adjustment, fear and mindset need correction, and guidance and patience are required.
Science demands discipline, consistency, problem solving skills, and resilience. These same qualities are the reason science students often excel across subjects and even beyond science subjects.
Switching to art or commercial classes should be based on interest, ability, and long term career goals, not as an escape route from temporary academic challenges. When decisions are made out of fear, frustration, or pressure, the problem is simply transferred, not solved.
Parents, guardians, and students, let us counsel wisely. Not every struggle is a sign to quit. Sometimes, it is a sign to sit down, relearn, and grow.
As Ayoade also known as Uncle-Math Wise, I speak not from assumptions but from experience. I have been in the education profession since 5th January, 2015, after obtaining my second degree in Education.
Remember this always:
A goat in Nigeria can never become a lion in America after obtaining visa.
No matter how long a lizard stays in water, it can never become a crocodile.
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