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Everyday uses of mathematics and the roles of a mathematics teacher

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Benedict Celestine Agbata; William Obeng–Denteh ORCID; P. A. Kwabi; S. Abraham; S.O. Okpako; S.S. Arivi; Fred Asante-Mensa; Gyamfi W.K Adu

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This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the role of mathematics in everyday life and the pivotal function of mathematics teachers in fostering mathematical understanding and competence. Mathematics plays a crucial role in everyday life, enhancing decision- making, financial management, problemsolving, and critical thinking. The ubiquitous presence of mathematics in activities such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, and planning underscores its importance. Mathematics is essential for good governance, as it underpins data-driven decision-making, policy formulation, economic planning, and resource allocation. Recommendations for promoting mathematical proficiency include integrating real-world applications into the curriculum, offering professional development for teachers, and encouraging collaborative learning. Such measures can enhance mathematical literacy, contributing to personal development, societal progress, and effective governance. Mathematics, with its rich historical roots stretching back to ancient civilizations, has evolved into a broad discipline encompassing various branches such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus. Each branch plays a crucial role in practical applications ranging from personal finance and cooking to navigation and health monitoring. Effective mathematics education, however, hinges on the proficiency and dedication of mathematics teachers who not only impart theoretical knowledge but also cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their students. To optimize performance in high-stakes assessments like the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Mathematics examination, it is essential to employ diverse instructional strategies, integrate technology, and provide continuous practice and assessment. It is recommended that governments should support teachers through robust remuneration, timely salary payments, and ongoing professional development to sustain motivation and high-quality instruction. Furthermore, the establishment of mathematics laboratories in schools is recommended to enhance practical learning experiences and deepen students' understanding of mathematical concepts. In the realm of governance, mathematics is indispensable for data analysis, policy formulation, and strategic planning. By addressing these areas comprehensively, we can create an educational environment that not only demystifies mathematics and reduces associated phobias but also prepares students to excel academically and apply mathematical principles effectively in their daily lives and future careers.

Dados da obra

Tipo
Artigo
Periódico
Science World Journal, v. 19, n. 3, p. 819-827
Editora
African Journals OnLine
Ano
2024 (2024-10-16)
Idioma
en
Palavras-chave
mathematics in everyday life; mathematical literacy; teacher professional development; cooperative learning; problem-solving skills; critical thinking; mathematics laboratory; data-driven decision making
Temas
Álgebra, Avaliação, Cálculo, Currículo, Formação de Professores de Matemática, Geometria, Resolução de Problemas
DOI
10.4314/swj.v19i3.29
ISSN
1597-6343, 2756-391X
Acesso
Acesso aberto
Fontes
OpenAlex
Na Biblioteca desde
01/10/2026 · verificada em 03/10/2026

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ABNT
AGBATA, Benedict Celestine et al.. Everyday uses of mathematics and the roles of a mathematics teacher. Science World Journal, v. 19, n. 3, p. 819-827, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/swj.v19i3.29.

APA

Agbata, B. C., Obeng–Denteh, W., Kwabi, P. A., Abraham, S., Okpako, S., Arivi, S., Asante-Mensa, F., & Adu, G. W. (2024). Everyday uses of mathematics and the roles of a mathematics teacher. Science World Journal, 19(3), 819-827. https://doi.org/10.4314/swj.v19i3.29

BibTeX
@article{agbata2024,
  author = {Agbata, Benedict Celestine and Obeng–Denteh, William and Kwabi, P. A. and Abraham, S. and Okpako, S.O. and Arivi, S.S. and Asante-Mensa, Fred and Adu, Gyamfi W.K},
  title = {Everyday uses of mathematics and the roles of a mathematics teacher},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Science World Journal},
  volume = {19},
  number = {3},
  pages = {819-827},
  publisher = {African Journals OnLine},
  doi = {10.4314/swj.v19i3.29},
  language = {en}
}
RIS
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AU  - Kwabi, P. A.
AU  - Abraham, S.
AU  - Okpako, S.O.
AU  - Arivi, S.S.
AU  - Asante-Mensa, Fred
AU  - Adu, Gyamfi W.K
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