NEED AND
SIGNIFICANCE OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
It is not
very easy to bring out the importance of mathematics education in a few words.
However, a few important aspects have been listed below. Mathematics education
provides
- A good mathematics background with the knowledge of concept and theories.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts and theorems to situations.
- Ability to transfer the mathematical type of thinking and reasoning to daily life situations.
- A clear understanding of laws of nature.
- A clear understanding of the culture and development of civilizations.
- An appreciation of the application of mathematics for the scientific and technological advancement.
- Sufficient mathematical skills to meet the demands of daily life.
- A better understanding of the world around.
- Ability to make independent decisions about the social issues.
- A good deal of self- reliance, self confidence, tolerance and open mindedness.
- A window for looking at the world and a frame work for solving problems.
- Ability to transfer the knowledge and skills learned through mathematics lessons to other contexts in the work place and everyday life.
- An essential element of communication.
- A powerful tool in the hands of learners.
- Ability to apply mathematics and make meaningful connections to life’s experience.
- Ability to communicate mathematical ideas coherently and clearly to peers, teachers and others .
- Ability to think alternative methods of solving problems.
- Ability to apply mathematical ideas and relationships In areas outside classrooms such as in art, science, and other curricular areas and in everyday life, especially physical phenomenon.
