December 22 was celebrated as the “National Mathematics Day”, owing to the fact that it was the mathematician’s birthday. Ramanujan is credited to have written over 3,000 theorems and made amazing contributions in mathematical analysis, number theory, and infinite series. Apart from that he has also contributed with Ramanujan prime, Ramanujan theta function and others. The most important part of his work is that his applications and mathematical theorems that are still applicable in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, divergent series.

Not being a great fan of the subject one can relate to the fear when children say that the thought of having to solve a mathematics paper gives them the shivers. As reported in thehindu.com, experts feel that if children practise the subject daily then there is no cause of worry and they can give their papers without exerting themselves.

 
As has been repeated a numerous times by parents, children need to understand the concept, practise on a daily basis and love the subject. However, any student would say that it is easier said than done. Although the prime minister has taken a positive step by announcing the year as National Mathematics Year, how much that would have an effect would reflect in the overall coming boards examination.