Why is it important for children to study Mathematics?

Answer 1

Several....

1. Basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts make daily life a lot easier later on - like calculating whether you're being ripped off on your tax bill by the government!

2. It develops the ability to think and reason logically, which is another skill that is very important in life and in employment later in life.

3. Employers expect a basic level of mathematical competence and will not employ people who do not have this to any half-decent job.

4. It can be fun. It's like solving puzzles...

5. If you want to study sciences later you don't really have much hope in physics or chemistry without it and it's very helpful in biology too.

Answer 2

Mathematics is the queen of sciences and if your children are bad at math, chances are they will be bad at science too. Without science the United States would never have attained its power and commanding status. Trouble is the system of education here is so bad that unless it is fixed soon, the good days are history.

Answer 3

You need it to function in life.

If you cook, and you need to make one and a half batches of a recipe, you need to be able to do math half of 1/2 tsp, etc...

When you go to the store it keeps you from being ripped off. Say you are buying 3 CD's - they are, say, $21.50 each, but there's a sale that says that all music is 40% off. If you can't do math, how do you know the clerk isn't ripping you off (whether on purpose or on accident).

You're supposed to meet your girlfriend at her parents' house. You know how far away they live, and you know what the speed limit is, if you can't do math in your head then how will you know how long it's going to take you to drive there, so you aren't late and make a bad impression? (Oh - and you can't use map-quest, because your computer has a virus, or your Internet is down, or you aren't at your house or have your laptop to check...)

You get your paycheck and you want to make sure your boss didn't make a mistake and under pay you - or the IRS didn't make a mistake and over tax you, or that your accountant didn't make a mistake and under pay the IRS, resulting in having to pay them lots more money in fines, and maybe going to jail.

Start to get the idea??

Answer 4

OF COURSE! Especially kindergarden children! It's one of the most important subjects! Counting, percent, logics, they're all math! If u don't know them, you'll have the hardest time in your life then! The cash register will give you wrong change for buying stuff, u won't even know 1+1 too!

Answer 5

Patterns. Patterns. Patterns. Math is about logic and structure. Math crosses over to every other subject matter. A close parallel to Math is Art. Symmetry and asymmetry. Sports, business, financial, relationships, and all other subjects involve some sort of pattern which can be directly studied using math skills.

Answer 6

Because it teaches a logical process to solve a problem. The brain is trained to go from step to step. This is an important part of life.

Answer 7

It isnt. Just ask the american public school system. Choir, drama, home ec, shop, cheerleading, basketball are all far more important. As long as you can use a calculator you are fine in front of your register at jc penneys.

Answer 8

Students are going to use mathematics all there life's.

Answer 9

It's important as any other significant aspect of human culture. It should also be fun.

Answer 10

Because if kids don't learn math, their whole lives will be a real hassle. (common sense)