This document outlines the aims, objectives, and scope of teaching mathematics. It discusses the differences between aims, which are general long-term goals, versus objectives, which are specific and measurable. The document then lists several general aims of teaching mathematics, such as developing logical reasoning and problem solving skills. It also provides examples of objectives at different educational stages, from primary to secondary. Finally, the document discusses the wide scope and career applications of mathematics, such as actuary, teacher, engineer, and more.

1. Aims, Objectives
and
Scope of Mathematics .
Dr. Roma Smart Joseph
Teacher Educator
Lucknow, UP, India

2. Aims and objectives
 Aims
 General ,long term
goals
 Have broad reasons
 “expressions of
strategy”
 Objectives
 Specific ,
immediate goals
 Clearly defined and
related to a
particular chapter
or topic
 Less time taking

3. General aims of teaching
Mathematics
 To understand the use of numbers and
quantities related to their daily life
 To enable child to solve basic Mathematical
problems
 To develop in child fundamental skills like
logical reasoning, critical thinking.
 To develop the habit of concentration , self-
confidence and discovery
 To inculcate scientific and realistic attitude
towards life.

4. Objectives of teaching Mathematics
 To indicate the direction of pupil’s growth
 To provide basis for selection of evaluation
procedures
 For planning and organization of learning
experiences
 For well defined, clear , measurable
outcomes of teaching mathematics.

5. Classification of objectives under
Bloom’s taxonomy :
Cognitive
Affective
Psychomotor

6. Aims and objectives of teaching
Mathematics at different stages of
education
 1. At primary stage (under cognitive)
 To teach the concept of size and shape of
an object
 To give knowledge of measurement
 To teach about whole nos. ,prime nos.,
fractions etc
 To teach tables
 (under affective)
 To develop interest in mathematics
 Confidence to solve problems

7.  To develop sense of truthfulness,
exactness and regularity
 (under psychomotor domain)
 To develop skills of counting
 Skills to apply rules in problem solving like
BODMAS
 To be able to measure and construct
figures

8.  2. At middle and secondary stage
 To develop thinking and reasoning powers
of child
 Develop problem solving attitude
 To develop sense of accuracy, observation,
logical thinker
 To develop never give-up attitude
 To help student understand units used and
their application
 To enable child use maths with other
subjects and their co relation

9.  National policy on education also
emphasised that at the end of high
school stage , child should achieve
following objectives-
 To be able to acquire knowledge and
understanding of terms ,concepts ,laws
formulae, symbols etc
 Develop skills of measuring, drawing,
estimating, evaluating, concluding

10. To develop the ability to think,
analyse, reason, prove etc
 appreciate the beauty of mathematics
 apply mathematical knowledge in
daily life
 should be able to use technological
devices like calculators, computers
etc

11. Scope
 Mathematics teaches-
 Patience
 Discipline
 Step-by-step problem-solving skills.
An unlimited number of career opportunities
are available For those who have a
substantial background in Mathematics

12.  The following list briefly describes
work associated with some
Mathematics-related professions:
 Actuary
 Mathematics teacher
 Operations research analyst
 Statistician
 Research scientist
 Robotics engineer

13.  Civil engineer
 Chartered accountants
 Banking
 Pilot
 Chemists
 Civil services
 Astronomy
 Aeronautic engineering

14. Thank you
romasmart@ymail,com