This is a stupid question when we stand with a side of a nerd. But in case of average and below average student, it would a sensible question. Am I right?
The arrival of mathematics was marked in the early century itself since then Indians marked a massive contribution to mathematics. But, talking about the new generation, or probably the generation of the last century would probably don't have much knowledge about mathematics. I am not saying the whole world, it is for a group of people. Especially in India, the students study most of the mathematical equations without knowing the purpose. If I am lying, you can think about what you have done in the past. A smile will mostly come in your face. Yes!, There are many equations I studied in maths without knowing the purpose. Most of us don't know what Is the practical purpose behind integration and differentiation. Ok, few guys may have much knowledge in these. But most of us know a few things about these equations and problems. It's not our fault, our education system made us think about the grades we score instead of what we learn. They forget about the learning process. We prepare for an exam by referring to previous year questions to get good marks. We don't want to understand, we just by heart the equation and omit in the answer paper. That's why we Indians are far behind the European and American minds. They just understand the importance of learning mathematics.
The arrival of mathematics was marked in the early century itself since then Indians marked a massive contribution to mathematics. But, talking about the new generation, or probably the generation of the last century would probably don't have much knowledge about mathematics. I am not saying the whole world, it is for a group of people. Especially in India, the students study most of the mathematical equations without knowing the purpose. If I am lying, you can think about what you have done in the past. A smile will mostly come in your face. Yes!, There are many equations I studied in maths without knowing the purpose. Most of us don't know what Is the practical purpose behind integration and differentiation. Ok, few guys may have much knowledge in these. But most of us know a few things about these equations and problems. It's not our fault, our education system made us think about the grades we score instead of what we learn. They forget about the learning process. We prepare for an exam by referring to previous year questions to get good marks. We don't want to understand, we just by heart the equation and omit in the answer paper. That's why we Indians are far behind the European and American minds. They just understand the importance of learning mathematics.
Now, you have got some information about the reason behind hating mathematics by normal students. So the purpose of mathematics is not a single one, it has a bundle of application. We would know that it is possible to use for simple calculation. But moreover that it is used in the field of construction to know the desired area, to know about small areas, to analysis the growth of a company and many more...
If I choose a below average student and ask that; why we study mathematics?
His answer would not be a suitable one. That is why said these things. If everyone taught mathematics by informing the purpose and it's applications most of us today may love this epic subject. But the sad thing is that it still remains a mysterious subject.
His answer would not be a suitable one. That is why said these things. If everyone taught mathematics by informing the purpose and it's applications most of us today may love this epic subject. But the sad thing is that it still remains a mysterious subject.
So, I request to my readers that. When you study something please know the purpose and study by understanding. Learn anything with a mind of love towards that specific thing. If we learn like that, it would be easy for us to get good knowledge and it also helps to score good marks. So when you study please keep in mind Aristotle's old quote
"Educating mind without educating the heart is no education at all"

