9 Reasons to Master Maths
Mastering maths is so important for children, not only to help them get through school but to be successful throughout life. Here Javier Arroyo, Co-founder of Smartick, the innovative maths programme designed closely with experts in education, explains more….
1. They won’t fail in school
Maths is the subject that seems to stump children the most. Either they find it boring or simply don’t understand. However, if children to well in and master maths, they will usually also succeed in other subjects too.
2. They will have high self-esteem
Students that don’t have a problem with maths are more self-confident and secure.
3. They won’t be subject to manipulation
If children master maths, when they are older, it will be easier for them to recognise when data is being manipulated and statistics are being disguised, which will make them more critical of political speeches and propaganda.
4. They will be able to handle their finances
Understanding numbers will mean they’ll also be more skilled with their personal finances and will be able to better understand when accepting or rejecting offers from the bank or loan companies.
5. They will appreciate other beauty in the world
Those who understand mathematical language have the ability to see another beauty in the world that others can’t see. There is mathematics in a wave that breaks, in the symmetry of the leaves of trees, in a kite that flies in the sky, in the formation of rows of ants.
6. They will have more work opportunities
In an increasingly more technological world, careers with more of a future have a highly mathematical foundation. However, with the programming and management of Big Data, there are traditional career paths in which it is also important to understand numbers, such as medicine or civil engineering. As well as internet companies, where knowledge of algorithms is important.
7. Their minds will be opened
Those who don’t know anything also do not know their own ignorance and, if people manage numbers well, they will want to know more. This applies to everything, not just maths. That process, which challenges our heads, ends up being fun.
8. They will master a universal language
We are told, with good reason, that English is the language in which the world of business and science moves. But the true universal language is mathematics. When you master maths, it is easier to move around the world, which is great when borders dissipate for job opportunities.
9. They will be able to change the world
We do not mean to say that children who master maths are the only ones who can change the world. However, curious, free minds with a precise scientific foundation and desire to learn more have a better chance of discovering something that truly impacts the world and changes it for the better.
