Mathematics: Philosophy

According to NEP 1986, the following are basic tenets of mathematics teaching at school level.


 * 1) The teaching and learning of Mathematics should enable the child to consolidate the mathematical knowledge and skills acquired at Primary stage.
 * 2) Assimilated knowledge of mathematics should enable the child to solve the real-life problems by developing abilities to analyze, to articulate, to reason and to see inter-relationship involved, to think and reason.
 * 3) To develop the ability to articulate logically.
 * 4) To develop necessary & sufficient skills to work with modern technological devices such as calculators, computers etc.
 * 5) To develop appreciation for mathematics as a problem – solving tool in various fields, for its beautiful structures and patterns etc.

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