Mathematics can be defined as the study of abstract concepts such as time, space, structure, measurement, numbers etc.
Counting is a basic and fundamental activity of mathematics. Anyone that is unable to do counting can hardly survive. This is because several human endeavors are loaded with mathematical inputs.
There is mathematics in almost everything we do. Examples of such human endeavors include:
Cooking
Measuring of ingredients when cooking is an example of incidents where we unconsciously apply Mathematics.
Designing
The design of structures or materials like towers, buildings, houses, decorations, clothing, billboards etc. makes use of a branch of mathematics called geometry. Geometry has to do with measurement and concepts like angles, points, lines, solids, angles, surfaces etc.
Shopping
One of the most frequent things we do while shopping is to compare prices of similar commodities in order to decide which one provides the best value for money. Such activities require the application Math skills without you knowing. Knowledge of mathematical concepts like discount and percentage can be useful in making purchasing decisions.
Banking
Mathematical concepts like simple and compound interest can be made use of to monitor how your money grows in savings and credit deposits, hence the importance of mathematics in banking.
Travelling
When embarking on a journey, we can use mathematical sense to determine how much distance of the journey remains if we know the distance of the journey and the speed at which we are travelling, or we need to travel. Furthermore, when on international travels, knowledge of currency conversion is useful in planning expenses. With good timing and better math skills you can stretch your cash while enjoying your vacation or business trip.
Secular Work
Knowledge of Math is required in doing works involving provision of services, selling of products, office works, etc.
Budgeting
We also make use of mathematics in allocating expenses for basic personal and household necessities like food, clothing, water and electric bills, healthcare recreational expenses. Efficient math skills can help you achieve better vacation or delicious dinner for the family!
Gaming and Games
Probability is a mathematical concept that is made use of in winning many games. Furthermore, other games such as playing cards and board games like monopoly or ‘Snakes and Ladder’ help to teach children mathematics.
Timing
Time management involving scheduling of events has to do with dates and time and are learnt in mathematics. If you reside in the Americas, good math skills will also help you to calculate time zones
Relaxation
The taking of rest and relaxing after a good day’s work is usually done by making use of our gadgets listening to music, watching television, visiting malls or going to parks. In all these activities, we consciously or unconsciously apply some knowledge of mathematics.
From the list of activities enumerated above, we can see the importance of numbers in our everyday activities. Math plays a very important role in our daily activities. Students must be encouraged and helped by parents and teachers right from early in life, to take Math seriously because of its importance to everyday life. Consequently, learning from the dictionary of numbers will enable us to get better as we cultivate the skill to speak Math.
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