Mathematics is a science related to measurements, calculations, and discovering relationships. It reflects civilization and has its roots in ancient Vedic literature from India. Mathematics is defined as the result of human reasoning free from experiences and its accordance of truth by Einstein, and as a way to settle in mind a habit of reasoning by Locke. Mathematics is a science of discovery, an intuitive method, the art of drawing conclusions, a system of logical processes that deals with quantitative facts and relationships. It is important for its logical sequence, abstractness, applicability, precision, generalization, and as a path to independent thinking useful for everyone.

1. TOPIC:
MATHEMATICS : MEANING,
DEFINITION, NATURE AND
IMPORTANCE
-Dr. Roma Smart Joseph
-Teacher Educator
-Lucknow (UP) India

2. MEANING OF MATHEMATICS
Mathematics is the
reflection of civilization.
Mathematics is a science which
is related to measurements,
calculations, discovering
relationship and dealing with
the problems of space.
In India mathematics has its
roots in Vedic, literature which
is nearly four thousand years
old.

3. DEFINITION OF MATHEMATICS
According to EINSTEIN:
“Mathematics is the
result of human
reasoning which is free
from experiences and its
accordance of truth.”

4. According to LOCKE:
“Mathematics is a way to
settle in mind of children a
habit of reasoning.”

5. NATURE OF MATHEMATICS
• A science of discovery.
• An intuitive method.
• The art of drawing conclusions.
• A system of logical processes.

6. • It is a science of logical
reasoning.
• It deals with quantitative
facts and relationships.
• It settles in mind a habit
of reasoning.
• It is an inductive and
experimental science.

7. IMPORTANCE OF MATHEMATICS
• Logical sequence.
• Abstractness.
• Applicability.
• Precision and accuracy.

8. • Generalization and
classification.
• It is useful for
everyone.
• It is a path to
independent thinking.

9. REFERENCES
TEACHING MATHEMATICS, DR. ROMA SMART
JOSEPH
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLINE OF
MATHEMATICS
TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS, DR. ANICE JAMES
MATHEMATICS AND SOCIETY, WOLFGANG KONIG
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION, DR. S.K. MANGAL