Learning of Mathematics in India
India has a history of great
mathematicians; Ramanujan, Aryabhatta, Shakuntala Devi and many others who have
contributed in a large way to the subject, there is a huge percentage of
students who struggle with the subject. It has been deemed as a subject that is
comprehensible to only the ‘bright minds’ mainly because the level of
difficulty is high compared to other subjects. Research and polls conducted by
various agencies have also confirmed that Maths, as a subject, came out on top
of the difficulty chart. This is not surprising. It takes a lot of patience and
persistence to grasp the basic concepts of mathematics.
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While
maths might seem like a purely formulaic pursuit, the patterns and ratios such
as symmetry, geometry, and measurement are involved in creating beautiful art,
where many artists take advantage of mathematical findings, such as the golden
ratio to make their artwork beautiful and realistic. I am of the strong opinion
that Maths is a beautiful subject that cannot be negated. The Fibonacci sequence
or the law of proportion in nature also involves shapes and sizes that forms
the basis of geometry in maths.
Acquiring concepts and applications
of trigonometry, abacus, probability, and statistics not only helps the brain
develop one’s proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical
thinking but also helps us use these skills in everyday life. Abacus is one of
the simple calculating tools which are designed in such a manner so that the
brain visualizes while performing calculations. A lot of our students at the
primary level have done the school proud by emerging as champions at State
level ABACUS Competitions.
In
a nutshell, mathematics forms the foundation of every little thing that we do.
The quality of education can be dramatically improved provided we focus on
fundamentals and concepts. It is clear that the importance of mathematics in
education has grown over the past years to soaring heights. Living in an era
where skill development, technological developments, and innovations are highly
regarded, the more mathematical we are in our approach, the more successful we
will be. By making maths fun and absorbing since the early stages of a student’s
education, the concepts can be effectively imprinted onto the young minds. As a
result, this will pave the way for future success.
