I'm a scientist and I love math as well as science. My first that is that yr ds is still quite young. I remember first getting excited about math when we started Algebra -that's where we first started seeing how math can solve real world semi-challenging problems. I also remember that math just got Moore and more fun once I was taking science classes that really required upper level math, especially physics.

I wouldn't worry about whether or not yes likes or is exceptionally gifted in math at this age - I'd still follow his lead with science and studying the things that interest him smile and bring the math in where you need to!

Best wishes,

polarbear