MATHEMATICS IN THE

MODERN WORLD

MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
University of Northern Philippines
 Mathematics in our World
The Functionality of Mathematics

Name of Teacher: HELEN R. SIEMBRE, MAME

School: University of Northern Philippines-Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

WORKSHEET 3

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Quarter 1: Week 5 and in the world are concerned.
SELF LEARNING KIT #3
A. Mathematics for Organization
Lesson 3: Functionality of Mathematics What is the role of Mathematics in the development of the
Learning Competencies society?
The learner will be able to: Mathematics has a vital and unique role in the human societies and
• Mathematics for Organization represents a strategic key in the development of the whole mankind. The
• Mathematics for Prediction ability to compute, related to the power of technology and to the ability of
• Mathematics for Control social organization, and the geometrical understanding of spacetime, that is
You have seen in the preceding lessons how evident mathematics is in the the physical world and its natural patterns, show the role of Mathematics in
natural world. The patterns that we observe in nature follow logical and the development of a Society
mathematical structures. This lesson presents the link between mathematics The society consists of its members (human being), who make
and other fields focusing on its varied applications as far as patterns on nature government and organize the natural resources to develop infrastructure. The
human beings are the one who develop the society. Therefore, we will discuss
the role of mathematics in the development of an individual as well as the The society consists of its members (human being), who make
development of the society. government and organize the natural resources to develop infrastructure. The
human beings are the one who develop the society. Therefore, we will discuss
A lot of events happen around us. For us to make sense of all available the role of mathematics in the development of an individual as well as the
information, we need mathematical tools to help us make sound analysis and development of the society.
better decisions. Mathematics is well integrated into the technological,
industrial, military, economic, and political systems and that mathematics has A lot of events happen around us. For us to make sense of all available
been relying on these systems for the material bases of its continuing progress. information, we need mathematical tools to help us make sound analysis and
better decisions. Mathematics is well integrated into the technological,
Mathematics is the solution for all the problems concerning about the
pattern, regularities, and numbers. All patterns were organized since the
beginning, and regularities are involved when revealed in the world. Thus, all
living things around us had patterns and regularities.

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industrial, military, economic, and political systems and that mathematics has living things around us had patterns and regularities.
been relying on these systems for the material bases of its continuing progress.
B. Mathematics for Prediction
Mathematics is the solution for all the problems concerning about the
pattern, regularities, and numbers. All patterns were organized since the How can we say that Mathematics can help predict the
beginning, and regularities are involved when revealed in the world. Thus, all
 ourselves. The logic of any idea that can be explained in words can be
behavior of nature and phenomena in the world? reinforced mathematically to reach & persuade a larger audience about its
Using mathematical tools we create models which correspond to what we concurrency with natural phenomena, its economic applicability & it's
can measure and observe in the world of reality. Models that work really well, business potential.
that predict behaviors in the counterpart to the model which have not yet
been observed, these are taken as "laws of nature" Occasionally, the Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually
mathematics of laws describing phenomena not considered related reveal impossible, but because of the help of Mathematics, we can forecast
surprising unanticipated relationships. calamities such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
wildfires, and landslides, etc. Using mathematical tools, we create models
which correspond to what we can measure and observe in the world of
reality.

Mathematics provides the framework within which our observations of the

physical world can be encoded. It goes beyond being merely descriptive
when it exposes relationships that integrate disparate subjects.
Mathematics can be used to explain how something recurs in nature.
Mathematics is used to explain why the Sun set, where it went, & why it
returned because it was easier to count these events in numbers than to put
them into
words. Similarly, formulas became a way of using numbers to show how things Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict
in nature happen together or oppose one another. the conditions of the atmosphere for a given location and time. Human
beings have attempted to predict the weather informally for millennia and
Mathematics is helpful especially when seeking to explain the limitless formally since the 19th century.
feeling one gets when contemplating the natural world that exists outside

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 Mathematicians play an important role in this process,being merely descriptive when it exposes relationship
working with a set of equations that describe the that integrate different subject. The body of
atmosphere, taking into the account temperature, knowledge and practice known as mathematics is
pressure, and humidity. derived from the contributions of thinkers throughout
the ages and across the globe.
Global Circulation Models (GCMs) describe the
interactions between oceans and atmosphere to Through the use of mathematics, man is also able to
look at what the average conditions could be in exert control over himself and the effects of nature.
decades to come. The threat of climate change and global warming
Occasionally, the mathematics of laws describing has been the subject of much debate over the years.
phenomena not considered related reveal surprising It is believed that unless man changes his behavior,
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unanticipated relationship. Mathematics provide the patterns are set to indicate that sea levels could rise
C. Mathematics for Control framework within which our observations of the to catastrophic levels.
physical world can be encoded. It goes beyond
seeing their consequences and
How can mathematics help us control nature for our own establishing their relationship defined
quantitatively, we can prepare for
ends? untoward consequences, or better
Mathematics can help us
In summary, mathematics plays a huge role in the underpinnings of our
control nature and occurences in the
world. We have seen it in living creatures and natural phenomena. We have
world for our own good through
also looked at examples of how mathematical concepts could be applied.
mathematical modelling. By
Whether you are on your way to becoming a doctor, an engineer, an
mathematical modelling, we see the entrepreneur, or a chef, a knowledge of mathematics will be helpful. Logical
inputs to the events and their most reasoning and critical thinking are crucial skills that are needed in any
likely outcomes. Mathematics could endeavor. As such, the study of mathematics should be embraced as it paves
not even predict these disasters, let the way for more educated decisions and in a way, brings us closer to
alone control then or reduce the understand the natural world.
damage. Knowing these inputs and
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yet, maybe we can stop them from
happening.

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SUMMARY
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✓ Mathematics has a vital and unique role in the human societies and
represents a strategic key in the development of the whole mankind. ✓ Taban, J. (2020), The Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio,
Mathematics can help predict the behavior of nature and phenomena in Retrieved on September 22, 2020
the world. Activity 3: The Functionality of Mathematics
✓ Mathematics help us control nature for our own ends.
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Self-Test
References:
Knott, Ron. "Fibonacci Numbers in Nature." Ron Knott's Web Pages on The most important nature of mathematics is its relevance to a broad
Mathematics. March 28, 2008. Retrieved from spectrum of human concerns. Answer the following items.
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Fibonacci Numbers in Nature." World Mysteries. (June 14, 2008) 1. Explain why mathematics is necessary in your chosen course. Give specific
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2. What role is played by mathematics in the following areas (Answer in not
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a. Music
d. Health
b. Economics

c. Digital Media

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