Mathematics : Meaning, Nature, and Definition
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Mathematics is a science related to measurements, calculations, and discovering relationships. It reflects civilization and has its roots in ancient Vedic literature from India. Mathematics is defined as the result of human reasoning free from experiences and its accordance of truth by Einstein, and as a way to settle in mind a habit of reasoning by Locke. Mathematics is a science of discovery, an intuitive method, the art of drawing conclusions, a system of logical processes that deals with quantitative facts and relationships. It is important for its logical sequence, abstractness, applicability, precision, generalization, and as a path to independent thinking useful for everyone.
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Mathematics : Meaning, Nature, and Definition
- 1. TOPIC: MATHEMATICS : MEANING, DEFINITION, NATURE AND IMPORTANCE -Dr. Roma Smart Joseph -Teacher Educator -Lucknow (UP) India
- 2. MEANING OF MATHEMATICS Mathematics is the reflection of civilization. Mathematics is a science which is related to measurements, calculations, discovering relationship and dealing with the problems of space. In India mathematics has its roots in Vedic, literature which is nearly four thousand years old.
- 3. DEFINITION OF MATHEMATICS According to EINSTEIN: “Mathematics is the result of human reasoning which is free from experiences and its accordance of truth.”
- 4. According to LOCKE: “Mathematics is a way to settle in mind of children a habit of reasoning.”
- 5. NATURE OF MATHEMATICS • A science of discovery. • An intuitive method. • The art of drawing conclusions. • A system of logical processes.
- 6. • It is a science of logical reasoning. • It deals with quantitative facts and relationships. • It settles in mind a habit of reasoning. • It is an inductive and experimental science.
- 7. IMPORTANCE OF MATHEMATICS • Logical sequence. • Abstractness. • Applicability. • Precision and accuracy.
- 8. • Generalization and classification. • It is useful for everyone. • It is a path to independent thinking.
- 9. REFERENCES TEACHING MATHEMATICS, DR. ROMA SMART JOSEPH UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLINE OF MATHEMATICS TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS, DR. ANICE JAMES MATHEMATICS AND SOCIETY, WOLFGANG KONIG MATHEMATICS EDUCATION, DR. S.K. MANGAL