03/14/2018
You probably saw this or similar jokes on FB numerous times. Here are few examples you can use to explain your kids where you use it everyday:
- shopping: whether you are buying sweets or clothes or something bigger like a mobile handset, you use maths. You need to know the price, calculate change if any or even compare prices.
- planning a party: what it will cost, how many guests are attending, what foods are you serving and so many other essentials all requiring multiplication, division and subtraction.
- banking: a lot of teens do not have bank accounts, but you still do banking. You need to know how to manage your allowances so that you can afford the best that you can get on what you have. Otherwise you may find yourself without money for the essentials like stationery after buying the luxuries like ice cream.
Not to mention the important qualities we all get from practicing long math equations: critical thinking, patience, ability to concentrate, prioritize and more leading to success