Importance of Mathematics to Science and Technology

Abstract

Science has been and will continue to be of tremendous importance to humanity for its ability to explain everyday occurrences as well as its central role in the technological development of any nation. For any nation to survived and developed it has to improved on it technology which can only be achieved through effective teaching and learning of mathematics. Mathematics has its way of communication that is universally accepted as a medium for expressing, formulating, communicating and perpetuating scientific ideas and theories. Mathematics specifies, clarifies and establishes concepts and laws for the science and technology. However, mathematics is said to be one of the most pure, applied and social sciences, it has been very useful in various fields like chemistry, physics, biology, agricultural science, engineering, medicine, geology, architecture, industries and so on. Based on the above usefulness of mathematics, this paper focused on the importance of mathematics to science, as well as technology. Conclusion and recommendation were proffered.