Mathematics is developed from counting, calculation, measurement, and the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. It is one of the first sciences that human work to develop because of its great importance and benefit. The origin of the word “mathematics” in Greek, which means tendencies to learn, and there are many branches of mathematics in science, that are related to the numbers, including the geometric forms, algebra, and others. Practical mathematics has been a human activity from as far back as written records exist. It is important in many fields including natural science, engineering, medicine, finance and social sciences. Applied mathematics has led to entirely new mathematical disciplines, such as statistics and game theory. It plays a vital role in all aspects of life, whether in everyday matters such as time tracking, driving, cooking, or jobs such as accounting, finance, banking, engineering, and software. These functions require a strong mathematical background, and scientific experiments by scientists need mathematical techniques. They are a language to describe scientists’ work and achievements. As for mathematical inventions, they are numerous throughout the ages. Some of them were tangible, such as counting and measuring devices. whereas some of them are not as tangible as methods of thinking and solving. The symbols that express numbers are also one of the most important mathematical inventions. Mathematics helps in analytical thinking. While solving mathematical problems, data are collected, disassembled and then interconnected to solve them. Mathematics helps to develop the ability to think, to explain how things work, to helps to develop wisdom, increases the speed of intuitive, helps to make the child smarter. Mathematics is of central importance to modern society. It provides the vital underpinning of the knowledge of economy. It is essential in the physical sciences, technology, business, financial services and many areas of ICT. Mathematics forms the basis of most scientific and industrial research and development. It is a powerful tool for global understanding and communication that organizes our lives and prevents chaos. Mathematics helps us understand the world and provides an effective way of building mental discipline. It encourages logical reasoning, critical thinking, creative thinking, abstract or spatial thinking, problem-solving ability, and even effective communication skills. Mathematics is the pillar of organized life for the present day. Without numbers and mathematical evidence, we cannot resolve many issues in our daily lives. There are times, measurements, rates, wages, tenders, discounts, claims, supplies, jobs, stocks, contracts, taxes, money exchange, consumption, etc., and in the absence of these sports data, we have to face confusion and chaos. Thus, mathematics has become the companion of man and his helper since the beginning of human existence on earth. When man first wanted to answer questions such as “How many?” he invented math. Then algebra was invented to facilitate calculations, measurements, analysis, and engineering. The science of trigonometry emerged when humans wanted to locate high mountains and stars. Therefore, the knowledge of this article arose and developed when human felt the need and mathematics are necessary for the long planning of life and also the daily planning of any individual. Mathematical rapprochement is necessary for any process, so if anyone wants to reach the height of his life, he should not fail to believe in the role of mathematics in his life, starting with the ordinary citizen. Every day has a daily interest in mathematics. Mathematics is deeply related to the natural phenomenon, the way to solve many secrets of nature.
Information on mathematics helps us to make better choices throughout everyday life, which helps us to make life simpler. A film “The Man Who Knew Infinity” is dedicated to Ramanujan’s life and his achievements which serve as an inspiration for young students of the country.
Mathematics is necessary to understand the other branches of knowledge. All depend on mathematics in one way or another. There is no science, art, or specialty except mathematics was the key to it. The discipline and mastery of any other science or art are very much related to the size of mathematics. We think it is impossible to limit the uses of mathematics in everyday life so we will suffice with some of them: Can we use any entertainment game without using numbers? Can we practice any sport without using numbers to learn if you are a winner or a loser? Can we do our work without using the numbers? If you are a teacher, collect your students’ marks or a doctor, estimate the amount of medicine for the patient or an engineer, estimate the amount of raw material to be added to complete the work or even a leader in a battle. Can we enter the store without using the numbers? Can prayers be organized without the use of numbers, and what is left of the time for the next prayer? And much more, whatever we try, we cannot get rid of the use of this important science. The importance of mathematics is that it is a method based on research and analysis, to reach the desired results, and is used for calculation and presentation of data; not only the use of this science in a particular field but the use of all areas of life and different sciences. Mathematics is one of the most important sciences that cannot be dispensed with, and the individual’s need for mathematics is no less than the need of society. When studying an individual or a person of mathematics, this will develop his thinking and scientific tendencies.Mathematics also works to express the most accurate and objective, and it helps us to manage time and planning things, economics and others. Mathematics is an innate approach to research and analysis to reach a solution to mathematical problems. It is a basic subject taught at all stages. Some of the important roles of mathematics in society are (a) The importance of mathematics in scientific studies: The conduct of studies and scientific research requires many skills in sports, which help in the development of studies and progress, for example, the study of physics or chemistry depends heavily on mathematics, including mathematical skills and mathematical matters, and lies the role of mathematics in the accuracy of conducting social research through the statistics branch (b) The importance of mathematics in the development of social values: It helps mathematics in the development and refinement of personality, through the organization and accuracy, research and investigation and study, and helps to detect (c) The importance of mathematics in cultural development: Like other sciences, mathematics influences civilization’s development. Cultural development depends on the achievements of scientists and innovators, especially athletes. No one neglects the role of Arab and Muslim scientists in the development of civilizations. A great mathematician, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi who created the theory of algebra and laws of arithmetic that helped develop modern science and technology. India is a land of great mathematicians who gave new concepts and theories and contributed a lot in developing the mathematical sciences. Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus. National Mathematics in IndiaDay is celebrated on 22nd December every year to spread awareness about the importance of mathematics and the contributions made by the scholar of mathematics Srinivasa Ramanujan. National Mathematics Day, 2023 : National Mathematics Day is observed on December, 22 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of a renowned Mathematician, Srinivasa Iyengar Ramanujan. On this day, Ramanujan was born in a Tamil Brahmin Iyengar family in Erode, Chennai in the year 1887. This day is celebrated to acknowledge his immense contribution to the field of Mathematics. This day was first observed in India on December 22, 2012. The former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh announced this day to pay tribute to the Indian Mathematician, Ramanujan. Since then, December 22 has been declared as “National Mathematics Day” and is celebrated across the Country every year. Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his significant contributions to Mathematics. He’s rather titled as a ‘ self- taught human calculator’ who revolutionized this field with his extraordinary contributions regarding fractions, infinite series and number system which could solve then unsolved mathematical problems. At a very young age, he showed signs of an unfolding genius and later proved to be one. By the age of 10,Ramanujan, being a prodigy child stood out by scoring top in his district in the standard exams. He also was known for having an exceptional memory, and being able to recite digits of numbers like Pi as well as roots of Sanskrit. When he was 15 years old, he obtained a copy of George Shoobridge Carr’s ” Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics” .This collection of thousands of theorems, many presented with only the briefest of proofs and with no material newer than 1860, aroused his genius. Having verified the results in Carr’s book, Ramanujan went beyond it, developing his own theorems and ideas. In 1903, he secured a scholarship to the University of Madras, but lost it the following year because he neglected all other studies in pursuit of mathematics. In 1911, Ramanujan published the first of his papers in the ” Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society” . He slowly gained recognition, and in 1913 , began a correspondence with the British mathematician G. H Hardy. They collaborated for research works. Ramanujan worked out the Riemann series, the elliptic integrals, hypergeometric series, the functional equations of the zeta function, and his own theory of divergent series, in which he found a value for the sum of such series using a technique he invented that came to be called the “Ramanujan summation” . In England, Ramanujan made further advances . His papers were published in English and European journals, and in 1918, he was elected to the Royal Society of London. In 1917, Ramanujan was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which made him return to India in 1919. He died the following year, leaving behind a legacy. Mathematics Day holds a great significance as the main objective behind the celebration of this day is to raise awareness among people about the importance of mathematics for the development of science and technology , most of which is fundamentally based on the principles of mathematics. The National Academy of Science India (NASI) conducts various workshops to celebrate the day. Every year, various popular lecturers and mathematicians from all over the nation attend this workshop. On Mathematics Day, the speakers also talk about the contributions of Srinivasa Ramanujan to the world of mathematics at the national and global level. Moreover, this day is observed in various schools, colleges and Universities across India to educate and inspire the students. In brief, mathematics is one of the main subjects of our life. Information on mathematics helps us to make better choices throughout everyday life, which helps us to make life simpler. A film “The Man Who Knew Infinity” is dedicated to Ramanujan’s life and his achievements which serve as an inspiration for young students of the country.
(The author is Professor and Head, Division of Agri Econ & Statistics, FoA, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar. The views, opinions and conclusions expressed in this article are those of the author and aren’t necessarily in accord with the views of “Kashmir Horizon”.)
