Logic and creativity within mathematics

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Creative individuals can excel in mathematics, as demonstrated by a personal journey from struggling in lower sets to achieving high grades in further education. The discussion highlights the misconception that mathematics is purely logical and emphasizes the role of creativity in mathematical discovery. There is curiosity about existing studies that explore the connection between creativity and mathematical ability. The participant notes a lack of research on this topic, inviting further commentary and insights. Overall, the conversation underscores the interplay between creativity and logic in the field of mathematics.
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I've always been a creative person since I was little.

I really wasn't noticed for my potential for maths at all when I was growing up and it was a year before I completed my GCSE's I was stuck in set 2 maths with a predicted grade of a D but tried and got a B all in all.

When I went into further education I took maths and further maths as two of my options (aswell as physics and chem) and really excelled from there (especially in pure mathematics), I've even overtaken some people that have always been in top set maths.

Looking back its strange how I've progressed, I'm wondering whether any studies suggest creative minds are also good at mathematics in anyway as well as logical minds.

I've done some research but I've had not much luck in finding anything. Please feel free to comment though.
 
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