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Why mathematics is important

Kenya: Majority of students in both primary and secondary schools loathe mathematics. Unfortunately, maths is compulsory in our education system. Many students will score straight As in all subjects, but achieve a ‘D’ grade in maths.

Maths is very important; not just when one is in school, but even after school. It is a life skill that applies to everyone; the language for all professions not just engineers and accountants. Many of the innovative advances we witness today are as a result of maths.

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