LEARNING THROUGH NUMBERS 

Mathe encourages students to use logic, thereby making it indispensable for a host of career options 

While most students are required to study math during their academic life, little do they realise its importance as a subject. Math is known to form the base of various careers such as engineering, medicine, and even some fields of applied arts. Scientists and designers work on the basis of numbers and data, and so, the introduction of math as a subject early on, goes a long way in a student’s life.

Mathematics forms the basis of many critical studies. It is essential as a subject on its own and is also an integral part of many other academic and scientific pursuits. The very basis of understanding the world around us has a foundation in mathematics. Isaac Newtonmore, Einstein, and Stephen Hawking all developed their physics theories using calculations based on mathematics. Therefore, math has been crucial in the scientific perception of the world we live in. 

SHARPENS THE MIND

A vital advantage of learning math in school is that it improves a young student’s cognitive ability. Problem-solving forms the basis of mathematics. Moreover, all mathematical problems follow a logical progression with tools in the form of basic mathematical rules.

Studying the subject regularly enables a student to approach situations with an analytical mind. Their minds at formative stages can quickly become attuned to problem-solving. However, approaching the equations with an open mind and not as tests under pressure is critical. Teaching math as a cognitive tool rather than a mandatory subject will enthuse more students. "Math encourages students to use logic, thereby stimulating their senses - the mind and their eyes, and also helps strengthen their fine and gross motor skills early on. And so, we recommend that math is introduced at an early age, often at the pre-scjool level. The benefits are many," shares child education counsellor Goring Sharma. 

A HOST OF OPPORTUNITIES 

Because mathematics is everywhere, studying it will also help to open a host of career options. Professionals like engineers, architects, accountants, programmers, physicists, and pilot, among many others, deal with calculations as an indispensable part at their jobs. Mathematics has become essential even in semi artistic pursuits such as designing. Many young minds today are passionate about thing like interior and automotive designing. Those into such professions also need math.

Many important professional entrance examinations have mathematical questions as part of the test. So, being comfortable doing quick, complex calculations helps students in the long run.

Not to forget, quick mathematical calculations also helps in people's daily lives, especially as the students become more independent as they grow older. It is required from minor day-to-day transactions to significant financial management decisions. These are tools that everyone needs once they start on their start on their own. "Today's competitive world requires students to be well-versed with mathematics. It’s now considered as a life-style. The subject has practical use in our daily lives, irrespective of our career. The uses are many. In earlier times, math was introduced at a later stage in school. Now, math is coupled with various other subjects, giving it a multi-dimensional approach," concludes Ravi Shah, a math teacher.