Many adults use mathematics in their work without realizing it" Niati Maniata teacher

What is the point of mathematics? This question has gone viral since the release of a video that has sparked public discussion, echoing the doubts many adults have about the practical usefulness of certain subjects and disciplines in everyday life. Indeed, the school curriculum consists of subjects and disciplines whose practical importance many people question. Mathematics stands out among these disciplines, and some people do not hesitate to express regret about having to study it during their school years. To understand the importance of this subject in everyday life, the Communications Management Department met with Mr. Niati Maniata Esaïe, a mathematics teacher at the Sainte Famille school complex in Lemba. This teacher has been teaching this subject for about thirty years. Mathematics is the foundation of many technologies that make our lives easier. “Mathematics is the science of numbers and shapes. It helps us understand how the world works and how all other sciences—such as physics, chemistry, and computer science—function,” Mr. Niati stated right off the bat. According to him, many technological innovations in the world are the result of mathematics. “The internet, airplanes, rockets, credit cards, cars, water: none of these would exist without mathematics,” the teacher explained to illustrate the importance of this science. Moreover, he continued, “Many adults also use this science in their work, but don’t realize it—engineers, accountants, businesspeople, or architects.” From preschool to college… mathematics shapes us Math is taught starting in preschool because it will be useful later on in one’s future career and because it can already be helpful in daily life. “Thanks to math, we can calculate scores in a game, share candy, or follow a recipe—it’s much easier when you know how to count,” explains Mr. Niati. Moreover, math classes teach us to use our brains logically. They train us to make hypotheses, prove them, draw conclusions… in short, to think for ourselves. Every action and movement we make involves mathematics in one way or another. We live with it every day, which is why this field is so important in our lives. Logarithms, cosines, and other concepts are important in many fields, contrary to the common perception of the average person, the professor notes. Because we study for life, not just for school. Nodriche Kasai