Mathematics is a fundamental part of human thought and logic, and integral to attempts at understanding the world and us. Mathematics provides an effective way of building mental discipline and encourages logical reasoning and mental rigor. In addition, mathematical knowledge plays a crucial role in understanding the contents of other school subjects such as science, social studies, and even music and art.
A child’s math knowledge at the start of kindergarten predicts later academic achievement better than early reading or attention skills. Mathematics provides foundational knowledge and skills for other school subjects, such as sciences, art, economy, etc. and the Mathematical concepts and procedures are used to solve problems in science, engineering, economics
