“When are we ever going to use this?” This is a question all teachers of mathematics will have to battle at some point in their careers and not because mathematics is not crucial to society.
Mathematics underpins everything – numeracy skills are fundamental to paying bills, choosing the correct bank account, deciding which mortgage offers the best interest rate.
Considering purer mathematics, even if you never plan on solving a quadratic equation again after the age of 16, the logical and problem-solving skills you will have developed through the pursuit of understanding algebra will be invaluable.
Of course mathematics is always easier to “sell” if the topic you are using in your lessons is current and engaging; that is why I am enjoying the horse meat scandal.
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