Since I have a degree in mathematics I would like to say it is the most important of the activities in this question. Alas, I cannot do that. While studying mathematics is a great way to learn how to think (it is,after all, a branch of philosophy) its use for most people in daily life is extremely limited. read more
They have to take classes in both and they are important as you will use both in life. The argument could go either way, math is the universal language of the world. However, imagine a world without the arts, poems, languages, explaining math, ect. I would say reading is more important. read more