A Study of Problem Solving Ability in Mathematics among IX Class Students

Mathematics is intimately involved in every moment of everyone’s life. Right from human existence on this earth it has been a faithful companion. There is a definite need of Mathematics in anybody’s life-long planning and day-to-day planning. A human being is always after profitable and increasing returns. A Mathematical approach is essential for any progress. Any approach devoid of Mathematical considerations to make a success of his life he must have recourse to Mathematics Even the most ordinary citizen has got to calculate his wages and things form the bazaar. A person may be a mere housewife farmer laborer shopkeeper tailor clerk vendor salesman accountant mason drover carpenter or booking clerk some knowledge of Mathematics is absolutely necessary for him. The entire atmosphere is surcharged with Mathematics. The prices rates discounts commissions rebates interests taxes shortages production distribution etc. are the issues with which everybody is intimately concerned. There is no escape from Mathematical intricacies of life and livelihood.