PUNE: A survey data has revealed that over 94 per cent of heads from different institutes have stated that Mathematics is important for wider career options in the age of automation and the subject develops the critical thinking that helps in solving day to day problems.
The survey was conducted among 600 respondents consisting of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), IITians and school principals. It was conducted over the last two months across metro cities in the country by Cuemath, on the occasion of National Mathematics Day.
The objective was to identify trends around the perception and importance of Mathematics amongst parents, corporates, school principals and recent IITians.
The data primarily reflects that over 94 per cent of the respondents have agreed that Mathematics is the key to career progression in a world of automation.
Commenting on the findings, Manan Khurma, CEO of Cuemath said, “In a world which is dynamically changing with each passing day, the ability to adapt quickly to change is an essential skill to possess. Our education system needs to prepare the present-day youths to conquer the reality of disruptions in jobs in this AI-economy, with Maths being unarguably one core skill that forms the strongest foundation.”
He further added, “Our understanding of the world around is conditioned by numbers, with its presence seen in each and every aspect of daily life, making mathematics an important element of one’s education. We need to inculcate strong logical reasoning and analytical thinking at early stages of learning, to get ahead in a world of automation”.
"Every organisation or a professional is increasingly being asked to be 'data-driven'. This is accomplished through the application of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence in a big way to solve complex problems. These capabilities are heavily based on mathematical concepts such as statistics, regression and problem-solving,” said Anand Narayanan, Chief Product Officer of Simplilearn.
WHAT THE SURVEY SAYS
PRINCIPAL SPECIFIC INSIGHTS
More than 95 per cent of principals believe Maths is important for academic success and career growth. While over 85 per cent have stated that Maths proficiency helps to ace competitive exams. 82 per cent of school principals believe ‘proficiency in Maths leads to proficiency in other subjects like physics and chemistry’. Ninety-seven per cent of principals attribute ‘early Maths foundation to future academic success’.
PARENT SPECIFIC INSIGHTS
Conceptual understanding of Mathematics is of topmost priority for over three out of four parents. Over 90 per cent believe workbooks and reasoning cards as effective tools of engagement over tabs. They have also stated that it helps in logical reasoning.
IITIAN SPECIFIC INSIGHTS
89 per cent IITians have voted that ‘Math will have a larger importance in an automation driven future job market’. 87 per cent of them have agreed that ‘Math aptitude has a larger importance in career building due to the trend of automation.
CEO SPECIFIC INSIGHTS
100 per cent CEOs believe ‘Maths develops algorithmic thinking which helps in day to day problem solving’. Ninety-one per cent of ‘CEOs apply Mathematical/ analytical thinking in day to day lives.'