What is mathematics?

Mathematics is a way of organising our experience of the world. It

enriches our understanding and enables us to communicate and make
sense of our experiences. It also gives us enjoyment. By doing
mathematics we can solve a range of practical tasks and real-life
problems. We use it in many areas of our lives.
In mathematics we use ordinary language and the special language of
mathematics. We need to teach students to use both these languages.
We can work on problems within mathematics and we can work on
problems that use mathematics as a tool, like problems in science and
geography. Mathematics can describe and explain but it can also predict
what might happen. That is why mathematics is important.