MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
DR. (MRS) OLADAYO, C. E.
Abstract
Nigeria is still struggling to move out of the third world countries to first world and also to become one of the twenty economically developed countries of the world. Up till now, Nigeria has not been able to have all the machinery needed for production, innovations and expertise to develop her industries and to work in the existing ones. More importantly, the country is lacking in technological development which is the main drive for growth and development. Mathematics education which is the queen of all sciences, and which application is needed in all sphere of Nigeria’s technological development has not been given its proper place and attention. This paper highlights in rationale, challenges, application of Mathematics education in bringing Nigeria out of her wood to reckoning among the comity of nations. Recommendation were also made on how Mathematics education can thrive thereby becoming a panacea for technological development in Nigeria.
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Guidiance And Counselling
Educational Psychology
Christian Bassey
10th April, 2017
10th April, 2017
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