Math matters in everyday life
Mathematics may not be every student’s favorite subject (often due to some misplaced preconceptions and unwarranted fear). But, it is a subject or an essential skill required in matters of everyday life. From counting money change, to deciding on the quickest route for travel, or calculating time between various daily tasks, maths turns into a constant companion. Hence ensuring focus on the subject from the very young age of learning helps with a proper command over the fundamentals. A proactive approach adopted by parents and educators ensures that children are sensitized about the importance of maths in everyday life and motivated to improve their math skills. Having some skill in math, particularly mental math — the ability to perform mathematical calculations in one’s mind — can thus help save time and make life a lot easier. This is one reason why educators have come up with mental math programs that familiarize students with visualization techniques that contribute towards remo