Mathematics is the science of structure, and relation evolved from the elemental practices of counting, measuring, and describing the shapes. Mathematics is in our life right from our birth date and the time from which the horoscope is made in the Hindu culture. but many of us have a phobia of maths right from childhood and find it difficult to comprehend mathematical expressions. Basically learning by rote is a root cause of the same. We need mathematics – in our day-to-day life. Waking up in the morning at a particular time includes knowledge of numbers and measurement of time. Setting up the timetable in the Schoolbag includes knowledge of ordinal numbers, cardinal numbers, and chronological order. Through packing of tiffin boxes and water bottles – the concept of the half and full quarter can be taught. We as parents and teachers need to relate or connect to the real-life experiences for students to do away with the fear of the subject. Similarly, to master the knowledge of currency notes and coins, one can easily send a child to the market with larger value notes and ask them to buy something from the market. It would be like an adventure for the child. In this, the child will develop the skills of addition and subtraction as well. Hands-on experience will always have a longer impact rather than classroom teaching. Parents need to believe and trust their children and give them opportunities to explore. The additional learning of a life skill comes…
