Conclusion

It is important to engage students in thought-provoking, meaningful mathematics. Mathematics should be taught using strategies that encourage mathematical literacy because when students ask, “When are we ever going to use this?” they are telling their teachers that they do not see the relevancy and importance of what they are being taught. When real-world situations are used in the mathematics classroom, student interest is piqued and they are motivated to learn.  

I can only hope as a lover of mathematics that those who I teach will have the same affection for the subject as I do and I hope that those who teach the subject, will allow their students to explore the world of mathematics and relate their teachings to the real and practical world.