I just enjoyed the article as it has provided an opportunity to view Mathematics as an art as well as science of society. By highlighting the relationship between school Mathematics and modern society, Elaine Simmt has put forward the need for the strong foundations of Math education in schools, which is crucial for developing the, active, well informed and responsible citizens. I strongly feel that it is the power of Mathematics that this modern society has been able to acquire its modernity with the strong applications of Mathematics, in its pure as well as applied form. The numbers in the form of quantitative data are used, as a part of statistics, in almost all walks of life. Thus, Math education is the need of the hour in order to make our citizens play their part actively in this highly mathematized society, as well informed and understanding individuals. It is, therefore, required that we must change our way of dealing with the subject, that is the curriculum must be set and instructed in a way that it leads to develop thinking ability in the individuals. Indeed, merely following the rules and getting the right answers aren't going to develop citizenship. I especially like Simmt's views about revising the curriculum ,together with reviewing the ways it is instructed in our classrooms.
Although the instructional strategies provided by Simmt are all appropriate for the desired outcome, I find the demand for the explanation to be very significant, as it will help in better understanding of the concept, and also, make the individuals feel confident and learned who will then be able to prove their view point as educated citizens in the society.
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