According to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, the main goal of mathematics education is the development of a child's ability to mathematize. In this context, what does 'mathematization of the child's thought processes' mean?

According to NCF 2005, the primary goal of school mathematics is the 'mathematization of a child's thought processes'. This implies that children learn to think mathematically, draw logical conclusions, engage in abstract thinking, and use a mathematical approach to analyze any problem. It goes far beyond simply memorizing formulas or performing routine computations.