Values of Teaching
Mathematics
The Value of Mathematics is used
in each step for our life. We cannot survive without Mathematics. It gives happiness
in our life when we make our career with help of Mathematics.
1. Practical or Utilitarian Value : Everybody
uses mathematics in their daily life. Any person who is ignorant of mathematics
can be easily cheated. He will always be at the mercy of others. We have to
make purchases daily. We buy cloth, food items, fruit, vegetables, grocery etc.
We have to calculate how much we have to pay for everything. Mathematics is needed by everyone whether
rich or poor, high or low.
2.
Intellectual values : Develops
intellectual powers , imagination , Memorization ,Observation , Invention ,
Concentration , Originality , Creativity , reasoning . If a child faces
mathematical problems, his mind become active in solving that problem.
3.
Social values : Social values can be
acquired like: Tolerance ,Open mindedness ,Objectivity ,
Honesty , Truthfulness , Co-operation , Will power, Organization and maintenance
of social institutions , banks , co-operations ,Railways . post offices
4.
Moral values :
Ability in arguing on the correctness and incorrectness of a statement. Develops
moral qualities, Honesty , Truthfulness , Justice ,Dutifulness ,Punctuality ,
self confidence , power of distinguishing
between right and wrong , Cleanness , Patience , listening to others , respect to others
Deprives off the feelings of jealousy, hate etc.
5.
Disciplinary Values : “Mathematics
is the way to settle in the mind a habit of reasoning” -Locke . As mathematical
knowledge is exact, logical, real and to that point, it creates discipline in a
human mind. Develops an ability to grasp a situation , to analyse the situation
and to perceive correctly the state of affairs .Helps the students to imbibe
qualities, Simplicity, Accuracy ,
Certainty of results , Originality , Similarity to reasoning in life
,Verification of results , Concentration of mind .
6.
Cultural values : “Mathematics is the mirror
of civilization” By the culture of a
nation or society we mean the mode of living of its inhabitants. Helps in
promoting cultural heritage an transmitting it to future generation. The welfare of our civilization is almost
depends upon scientific and mathematical developments. Helped in the development of various subjects
and occupations.
7.
International values: Mathematicians research their mathematical
ideas from one nation to another nation.
Mathematician’s books and journals are circulated among almost all the
nations of the world.
8.
Aesthetic values : “Education as a whole should foster the higher
impersonal pleasures” -Thorndike One gets pleasure in solving mathematical
problems, especially when he get correct answers to his problems. Different symmetric
designs by Ramanujan are a source of great pleasure Eg: Mathematics is closely
related with arts like drawing, painting, music etc .All musical instruments
like harmonium, drum, flute, guitar, violin etc are played with the rules of
mathematics.
9.
Vocational
values : Mathematics
has great vocational values. Study of mathematics prepares the students for a
wide variety of vocations. It finds extensive application in all vocations
like: Agriculture , Accountancy ,
Banking , Business , Engineering , information technology , Tailoring , Carpentry
. Surveying etc.
10.
Psychological values : Mathematics
helps to develop positive attitudes such as open mindedness, reasoning etc. The
learning of mathematics is based on fundamental principles of psychology such
as learning by doing learning through experiences and problem solving etc.
Teaching of mathematics
results in the development of a number of fruitful values in the students. Only
a resourceful teacher of mathematics with his deliberate efforts and planning
can make it possible for the students to realize these values. So we have to
realise the value & product good civilian for our nation and for the betterment of society.
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