Mathematics is a mysterious subject, and a number of myths are associated with mathematics. These myths include commonly expressed views including: "mathematics is just computation", "mathematics is only for clever people (and males)"; "your father is a Math teacher so you must be good in mathematics too". Such myths and images are widespread, are seem to be present in many countries, and among all classes of people. Moreover, most of these myths are negative [Buxton, 1981; Ernest, 1996; Peterson, 1996]. It is a matter of concern that these negative images of mathematics might be one of the factors that has led to the decrease in student enrolment in mathematics and science at institutions of higher education, in the past decade or two. However, there are relatively few