Teaching of science and mathematics

for national development

Presented by

Linchu Dhas J. L
Department of Mathematics
Grace College of Education, Padanthalumoodu
Teaching of science and mathematics for national
development

Development
Development involves major changes
in administrative, institutional and social
structures. It also involves the
reorganization and reorientation of entire
economic and social systems.
 Science and Technology

 A nation without science and technology is definitely a backward 
nation. Such nation will be considered as undeveloped. 

 Science and technology is associated with modernity and it is an 
essential tool for rapid development.

 Technology has brought higher standard of living to people both in

advanced countries and developing nations.
Impact of science and technology
Positive impact of science and technology
 The role of science and technology in development should be

directed toward reduction of inequalities between advanced

and the developing countries.
 The application of science and technology is a fundamental

factor which influences the pace of economic development.

 Many developing countries including India have embarked on

achieving economic progress by investing in these disciplines.

 Example:

 Developed nations of the world like the America, Germany, Fr

ance etc.  boast of several scientific inventions which make

them to be rated as the world powers.
Problem with science and technology
 Science and technology may leads to the dehumanization of

man and to the degradation of environment.

Conditions for the application of science and technology to
development
 The importance of science and technology in national develop

ment cannot be overemphasized. It is a  known fact that no 
nation can develop without science and technology. Anyhow
the application of science and technology not to harm the
livings and the environment.
 TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Mathematics as a school subject is recognized as the foundation

of science and technology without which a nation can never
become prosperous and economically independent.
 The National Policy on Education recommends the teaching of
mathematics at all levels of education.
 Mathematics is an instrument for fostering scientific and
technological advancement. The knowledge of geometry and
trigonometry are most rapid usage in architecture, surveying,
building, modeling, sculpturing and medicine, which consist
major parts of national development.
Mathematics in business and industry

 Quantitative techniques, which are an aspect of mathematics, are

those statistical and operations research or programming
techniques, which help in the decision-making process especially
concerning business and industry.

 According to Kothari, (1978) A lot of mathematical knowledge is

used in modern industries in determining which models of
machine (s) would produce greater materials at a maximum profit
within minimum time.
Mathematics in other areas
 In banks, basic knowledge of mathematics is needed

for effective and efficient transaction between the

bankers and their customers.
 Good knowledge of basic mathematics is essential for

the manipulation of building blocks into dams,

construction, machines and structures.
 Mathematics is used in arts, business, commerce, law,

medicine, politics, religion, sociology, war and so on.

Recommendations
 The third world or developing countries must pay serious

attention to mathematics if they hope to get anywhere near the

heights so for attained by the developed nations. To do this
mathematics education in these countries must first be tackled.
1. Education must be properly funded by both central and state
governments.
2. There must be adequate plans to ensure training and
retaining of mathematics teachers.
3. Teachers should also let students conceive and perceive the
mathematical concepts, which they want to teach.
 
 Conclusion

Every society needs to uphold mathematics as a

discipline that is indispensable to scientific progress
and national development. This helps to bring the
whole world to our doorstep.
In fact no industry can function effectively
without science, technology and mathematics in these
modern days. Therefore, the study of mathematics
must be encouraged at all levels of the educational
system.
Thank you