From Fear to Freedom: Rethinking the Way We Teach Math

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In a recent interview, Malayalam actor Siju Sunny responded to a common question—“Why math? I’ve never used it in real life!” His words echoed a deep-rooted issue in our education system: the fear of mathematics.

This fear often stems from rote learning—a method focused on memorization, not understanding. Students are trained to score, not to think. An article I read recently, “Rote Learning and the Destruction of Creativity,” emphasized how this kills curiosity.

But true math learning is different. It builds reasoning, creativity, and innovation. A student who understands math conceptually won’t be surprised by AI—they’ll be prepared to shape it.