Math is a theoretical and abstract
concept. It studies theorems and equations and solves them with
proofs. These theorems never change; they do not evolve, as we find
the proof to particular mathematical ideas. You cannot explain math
as it is something you do, not see or touch. It is represented by symbols
and numbers and is driven by the desire to prove/understand mathematical laws
and theories. There is a complex relationship between working memory and
math because it is a game of the mind and is thought from their within.
There are no social or ethical values to math, as it does not deal with the
natural world. It is connected to the real world through its application
in science as a means of formulating relationships between things in the
natural world. Thus, there needs to be a balance between teachers, students and
parents to understand the different motivations and ways of thinking when
teaching math, as it is not something that can be shown as itself through
physical example.
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