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Why Study Math ?
Because it is exciting and is a lot of fun! But if this reason is not persuasive enough, there are other reasons why studying mathematics at university is a very good choice for you.
Math can win you a good career and earns you money
What can I do with a math degree? I don’t want to be a teacher! A lot of people think that the career path for maths graduate is very narrow and studying maths would probably end up teaching at high school or primary school. However, being a teacher is just one of the choices of maths graduates out of a thousand! In the course of studying maths, you will develop a set of superb analytical and quantitative skills that is highly desirable. These skills can open the door to a wide range of high paid jobs, such as actuary, financial analyst and risk analyst. From the graduate survey of the University of Queensland, the median salary of a fresh maths graduate ($48300 per annum) is higher than that of graduates in popular subjects like pharmacy ($34000), psychology ($43500), accounting ($44000), law ($47000) and architecture ($39000). To many people’s surprise, the financial reward for a maths graduate is well above the average! Furthermore, a career with maths is satisfying and rewarding. A recent study from CareerCast.com ranks the best and worst jobs in America according to five criteria: environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress. A list is compiled based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics and Census Bureau. Mathematician is put at the top spot, actuary the second, statistician the third!
The Joy of Learning Mathematics
For many students, maths is a phobia at par with the fear of snakes, lizards, elevators, water, flying, public speaking, and heights. Though the “ailment” is neither genetic, nor infectious, they “inherit” it from their parents; and “catch” it from their friends. What are the reasons behind maths’ dreadful reputation that divides the society into mathematical “haves” and “have-nots”?
“One reason why students fare badly in Maths is that they are learning it mechanically, often not understanding what they are learning and they are unable to apply it to real-life situation,” says Vijay Kulkarni, the leader of the First Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) released recently by the well known Bombay-based non-governmental organization, Pratham.
Numerology – An Introduction to the Fascinating Science of Numbers and Personality
What Is Numerology?
Numerology is the study of the symbolism of numbers. It is used to determine a person’s personality, strengths and talents, obstacles to be overcome, inner needs, emotional reactions and ways of dealing with others.
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Homeschooling Series Preschoolers – Course of Study in Mathematics
The younger the child, the more crucial the teaching-learning process. Preschool years are lay the foundation for a well-rounded and wholistic education. Hence, it is important for homeschooling parents to get a better survey or report of subject matters to tackle in homeschooling their preschoolers in Mathematics, most importantly with Math being a skill subject. The stronger the foundation on the basics of Elementary Mathematics, the higher the chances of your preschooler developing a natural love for math, numbers and the ordered thinking of concepts and ideas.
Simple Counting Teach simple counting from one to five, one to ten, one to fifteen, one to twenty.. For a more relevant learning, use objects which are significant to the child such as toys, fruits, lights, etc.