Mathematics is a methodical application of matter.
It is so said because the subject makes a man methodical or systematic.
Mathematics makes our life orderly and prevents chaos.
Certain qualities that are nurtured by mathematics are power of reasoning, creativity,
abstract or spatial thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving ability and even
effective communication skills.
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