Topic:- International Day of Mathematics
Written by:- Mrs. Snehal Rajan Jani.
Mathematics - the word is enough for anyone to threaten. School children are generally afraid to fail the exam due to this subject. Mathematics is a very easy and interesting subject. It depends on the Maths teachers how nicely they can explain the topics and convince the students to take part in it. Secondly, to remove the fear of Mathematics parents are helpful. Instead of scolding their child or creating the aura like Maths is a very hard subject they can explain them where the Maths is useful in daily life.
The International Day of Mathematics (I.D.M.) on March 14 is a worldwide celebration that happens each year where all countries will participate in math activities. Did you know that March 14 is already celebrated in many countries as Pi Day? Yes, it is because this date is written as 3/14, and the mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14! So, this day is all about mathematics!
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MATHEMATICS
The International Day of Mathematics is a global event that celebrates mathematics! It aims to educate people about the essential role of mathematics in science and technology, improve quality of life, empower women and girls, and contribute to sustainable development. This is a relatively new event that was created just a couple of years back.
The proclamation of March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics was adopted in the 205th session of the UNESCO’s Executive Council. The day was then adopted in the 40th session of the General Conference of UNESCO in November 2019. Later in 2020, the world celebrated its First International Day of Mathematics on March 14, 2020, with the theme ‘Mathematics is Everywhere.’
The major goals of the International Day of Mathematics is to improve understanding among the general public of the importance of mathematics in education, raise awareness of the role of maths in modern society, science, and disaster management; increase access to information about mathematics, increase international networking, and collaborations in public awareness of mathematics and more.
Each year, there is a new theme for the celebration of the International Day of Mathematics. Last year in 2021, the theme for this day was ‘Mathematics for a better world.’
Mathematics is an interesting and engaging subject, and everyone needs to get accustomed to it. So, let’s learn math, enjoy math, and celebrate math with all our hearts and brains!
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MATHEMATICS:-
2018
UNESCO Adopts International Day of Mathematics
The Executive Council of UNESCO adopts the International Day of Mathematics at its 205th session.
2019
Pi Day as the International Day of Mathematics
UNESCO’s 40th General Conference decides Pi Day as the International Day of Mathematics.
2020
The First International Day of Mathematics
The inaugural celebration of the I.D.M. takes place on March 14, 2020.
2021
The First Virtual Celebration
The first virtual International Day of Mathematics is celebrated with the theme ‘Mathematics for a Better World.’
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MATHEMATICS ACTIVITIES
Organize an event
You can organize events and activities to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics in your city or locality and invite your friends and family to participate.
Join a math competition
If you’re a competitive one, you can join mathematics competitions hosted virtually or physically on this day and let your genius come out!
Teach math!
The best way to celebrate International Day of Mathematics is by teaching math! You can help your kids or someone in your local school with math tuition and educate them about the wonderful world of math!
WHY WE LOVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MATHEMATICS
Math helps us understand the world
Mathematics is not just numbers; it is the art of solving problems around us. In fact, the real-life applications of mathematics are endless.
Math makes learning interesting
One striking thing about math is that old concepts are as relevant as new concepts. For instance, to understand calculus, you need to understand basic algebra first, which makes learning more interesting.
Need of International Day of Mathematics
International Day of Mathematics is very much needed in today’s world where the Gen Z population is shying away from maths. This day helps us restate the importance of mathematics in education.
Finally, Mathematics is the subject that settle the mind to have a reason.
Note:- This article is prepared by me with the help of different webpages. Hope this is useful to you.
Thank you for reading.
Snehal Jani.
