Course-5 Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects pmd

Math is used in practically every career in some way.  Obviously, mathematicians
and scientists rely on mathematical principles to do the most basic aspects of their work
such as test hypotheses.  While scientific careers famously involve math, they are not the
only careers to do so.  Even operating a cash register requires that one understands basic
arithmetic. People working in a factory must be able to do mental arithmetic to keep track
of the parts on the assembly line and must, in some cases, manipulate fabrication software
utilizing geometric properties (such as the dimensions of a part) in order to build their
products. 
 Math is all around us and helps us understand the world better.  To live in a
mathematically-driven world and not know math is like walking through an art museum
with your eyes closed.  Learning and appreciating math can help one to appreciate things
that would not otherwise noticed about the world.
Science
Science education is the field concerned with sharing science content and process with
individuals not traditionally considered part of the scientific community. Teaching science
well can nurture curiosity, can satisfy some of that yearning to understand WHY. Having a
methodology to turn our native curiosity into knowledge it gives us the power and possibility
of invention, of finding solutions to problems.
A knowledge and love of science is the ultimate equalizer, the pathway to human
rights and a better quality of life. Countries with strongly supported science programs are
better off economically, have greater numbers of people creating new technologies.
Science studies can help a person develop and gain:
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Awareness of the world
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Increased intellectual capabilities
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Logical reasoning
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Critical thinking abilities
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Creating and testing hypotheses
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Creativity and discovery
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Discovering the beauty of the universe
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Opening doors in research
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Meeting others who enjoy science
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Following one’s passions to contribute to society
With the knowledge of science, one can learn to think logically and solve a problem.
It is this problem-solving skill, which is learnt in the early years that enables a person to
solve problems. Communications, medicine, transportation, and almost everything we see
around us are mainly present because individuals have used their knowledge of science to
create real life applications. Knowledge in this subject also enables us to understand many
other subjects better.