MATHEMATICS” THE CRADLE OF ALL CREATIONS Mathematics is a methodical application of matter, it is so said because the subject makes a man methodical or systematic. Mathematics makes our life orderly and prevents chaos. Certain qualities that are nurtured by mathematics are power of reasoning, creativity, abstract or spatial thinking, critical thinking, problem – solving ability and even effective communication skills. Mathematics is the cradle of all creation, without which the world cannot move an inch. Be it a cook or a farmer, a carpenter or a mechanics, a shopkeeper or a doctor, an engineer, or a scientist, a musician or a magician, everyone needs mathematics in their day-to-day life. Every insects use mathematics in their everyday life for existence. Snail make their shells, spiders design their webs and bees build hexagonal combs. There are countless examples of mathematics patterns in nature’s fabric. Anyone can be a mathematician if one is given proper guidance and training in the formative period of one’s life. Despite the numerous usefulness of mathematics, as a subject, students still fall below their expected level due to the following factors:- Lack of Preparation: Many students are not challenged and have a lazy mindset, which leads to their inability to see the need for preparation Too many distractions/lack of focus: With social media, e-readers, ipads, smartphones etc Students have many toys to distract them in their lives. Poor Time management: Managing time effectively is critical to a student’s ability to balance multiple responsibilities that come with being in school. (homework, projects, a job, social time, family obligations. e.t.c) Lack of perseverance: Students must learn that everything in life is a process. Life is not a spirit, but a marathon at that, there are lessons to be learnt, obstacles to overcome and challenges to be conquered. Going through life, thinking success, achievement and winning come easy is a false sense of hope that leads nowhere. Excessive Dependency of Thought: This is what I call the “Lazy mentality” which is a byproduct of the “entitlement” generation, students inability to think for themselves, take responsibility for their actions/learning, or become solution oriented will cripple their future. Low self-Esteem/Too much self – confidence: Having good self-esteem correlates with success late in life-mainly because good grades and confidence can allow a teen to start out with scholarships and other opportunities. Fear of Failing: Failure is a fact of life and the foundation for all success. Nobody wakes up saying they want to fail, nor do they enjoy failure. The key is resilience and learning from the future, changing in the process and growing toward success. Procrastination: Procrastination is the antithesis of time management and does not exist in the success formula. Doing things at the last minute is not only ineffective and non-productive, but it leads to stress, substandard/marginal work, and poor performance. Inability to think critically, analytically and creatively. OWATIMEHIN. O (VP1)

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