The South China Morning Post – Joyee Chan
“Many youngsters see little use for maths beyond how to add and subtract, multiply and divide. But that’s largely because of the way the subject is normally taught. Curriculums worldwide have lost touch with everyday life and failed to rouse interest among students as a result, says Solomon Garfunkel, a leading American mathematician and educator. Maths is a life skill that allows us to understand how the world works and make informed decisions on matters such as mortgages or balancing our bank accounts, he says. But all too often lessons linger in the abstract and maths is taught with the sole purpose of preparing students to pass exams, move on to the next course and impress university entrance committees.”(more)