On Vital Role of Mathematics for Inculcating Good Behaviors/Values towards Curbing Corrupt Tendencies among Nigeria Students

Abstract

This paper discussed that mathematics is a valuable subject, as such, it is vital in inculcating good and acceptable behaviors and values among different categories of students in Nigeria. Since corruption is not a good behavior and there is the need to avoid and prevent it in the society, it was argued that with effective mathematics teaching and learning, students will acquire the knowledge and inherent values of mathematics towards cultivating good and acceptable behaviors. This will help Nigeria to produce well-behaved citizens and to develop in a healthy manner. Some vital concepts in mathematics through which good and acceptable behaviors and values can be inculcated in students were discussed in the paper including the critical roles of formulas, logic and mathematical games. The paper concluded with ardent emphasis that besides the acquisition of knowledge, mathematics is useful in cultivating good behaviors in students for good living in the society. For this reason, all mathematics teachers are urged to teach the subject very well through the use of practical examples so as to make the learning simple, realistic and interesting for students. Also, in the course of teaching, they need to give examples of how specific aspects of mathematics can be used to help in molding the behaviors of students positively.