Do you know that Mathematics is around us? Why do we need to learn Mathematics?
We learn Math to enable us to apply the mathematics we have learnt to solve problems that arise from our daily life!
Now, you may ask where do we use Math in our daily lives. My answer is ... EVERYWHERE from home to school (other than Math classes) to supermarket to sports to games and even to travelling! Unbelievable?
For instance, at home, your mother needs to bake cupcakes.
What does she need? A recipe!
This involves her application of Math where she needs to read and measure the quantity of the ingredients.
For instance, at the supermarket,
A simple mental calculation can help to decide which is a better buy, thus helping us to save more money.
For instance, at the shop which is having a sale,
we need to calculate how much do the items cost after the discount.
For instance, for games,
see how "the basketball player Elton Brand describes how he became an NBA star, then presents a challenge about the math behind the perfect free throw shot."
Watch Get the Math: Math in Basketball: Introduction on PBS. See more from THIRTEEN Kids.
Credit: http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/the-challenges/math-in-basketball/introduction/181/
Who uses Math then? EVERYONE ranging from your parents, your siblings, the cashier, your coach, your teachers (other than Math teachers), your friends and even YOU!
Lastly, have you thought of what you want to be when you grow up? Learning Mathematics well now may land you in the job you always wanted! ^_^
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