This study investigates strategies to enhance interdisciplinary connections in mathematics education. Mathematics serves as a foundational discipline that interacts with natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and the arts. Integrating mathematics with other subjects encourages critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and contextual understanding among students. The research analyzes current pedagogical practices, identifies challenges in implementation, and explores effective strategies for cross-curricular integration. Findings indicate that the use of project-based learning, technological tools, and collaborative teaching significantly improves student engagement, understanding, and motivation. The study concludes with recommendations for teachers, curriculum developers, and educational policymakers to strengthen interdisciplinary teaching approaches in mathematics.

Interdisciplinary education, mathematics teaching, cross-curricular integration, pedagogical strategies, STEM education, collaborative learning, problem-solving.

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