There is a trend of over-specialization and over-emphasis on abstraction in mathematical research, while ignoring the application of mathematics and its connection with other fields. Therefore, we must realize that the ultimate goal of mathematics teaching should be to cultivate thinking ability.

Reading "What is Mathematics" will have a constructive transformation for teachers, students and general educatees, so that everyone can truly understand that mathematics is an organic whole and is the basis of scientific thinking and action.

As a math teacher, we should not only help students learn and master math knowledge, but also pay attention to cultivating students' thinking ability and mastering math ideas and methods. Mathematics is a way of thinking, not problem-solving training.

Expand knowledge:

Mathematics is a subject that studies concepts such as quantity, structure, change, space and information. Mathematics is a universal means for human beings to strictly describe and deduce the abstract structure and mode of things, and can be applied to any problem in the real world. All mathematical objects are artificially defined in essence.

1, the meaning of mathematics

In this sense, mathematics belongs to formal science, not natural science. Different mathematicians and philosophers have a series of views on the exact scope and definition of mathematics. Mathematics plays an irreplaceable role in the development of human history and social life, and it is also an indispensable basic tool for studying and studying modern science and technology.

2. Development history

In ancient China, mathematics was called arithmetic, also called arithmetic, and finally it was changed to mathematics. Arithmetic in ancient China was one of the six arts. Mathematics originated from the early production activities of human beings, and the ancient Babylonians had accumulated some mathematical knowledge, which could be applied to practical problems.

3. From the perspective of mathematics itself.

As far as mathematics itself is concerned, their mathematical knowledge is only obtained through observation and experience, and there is no comprehensive conclusion and proof, but their contribution to mathematics should also be fully affirmed. The knowledge and application of basic mathematics is an indispensable part of individual and group life. The refinement of its basic concepts can be found in ancient mathematical documents of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and ancient India.