What is math?

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by Kate Simmons >> more about the author

When you think about math, do you imagine numbers? Math, short for mathematics, is the study of numbers, and how they relate to one another and the world at large. Math is all about solving problems!

When you perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, you are doing math. When you count, sort, measure, and identify patterns and shapes, you are doing math. There are even different areas of math to study, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry!

Learning math is fun, and it prepares you for many tasks you’ll do throughout life, from making purchases to planning and carrying out projects at home. There are many jobs that require a strong understanding of math, from working in architecture and accounting to becoming an engineer or a computer programmer!

Count the number of times that you use math in one day! This counting should go beyond learning math in school or working on math homework. For example, did you use coins to buy a snack? If you helped a parent cook, did you measure ingredients? Did you count the number of blocks you used to build a structure? You may be surprised to find that you use math skills throughout the day.