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Module 1 The Nature of Mathematics

The document discusses the nature of mathematics. It explains that mathematics involves finding and analyzing patterns in nature and the world. Some examples of patterns mentioned include geometric patterns, wave patterns, and the Fibonacci sequence. The document also discusses different types of numbers like natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers. It describes the basic operations in mathematics and how mathematics is used in many areas and by everyone.

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Module 1 The Nature of Mathematics

The document discusses the nature of mathematics. It explains that mathematics involves finding and analyzing patterns in nature and the world. Some examples of patterns mentioned include geometric patterns, wave patterns, and the Fibonacci sequence. The document also discusses different types of numbers like natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers. It describes the basic operations in mathematics and how mathematics is used in many areas and by everyone.

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MODULE 1

THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS

PATTERNS AND NUMBERS IN NATURE AND THE WORLD Patterns of movement


- Echelon - is a military term that refers to a
Patterns - are regular, repeated, or recurring forms or specific type of formation
designs. Studying patterns helps us identify
relationships and find logical connections to form
conclusions and make predictions.

Chaos

HOW DO WE FIND PATTERNS IN NATURE?

Geometric patterns - it can be observed that in


each of the objects, there is a rotational symmetry.
(< rotation = 360 ÷ n)

Numerical patterns

Wave patterns

Fibonacci sequence
- Sequence - is an ordered list of numbers,
called terms, that may be repeated values.
- The arrangement of these terms is set by a
definite rule.
- The terms of a sequence could be
generated by applying the rule to previous
terms of the sequences.
Example:
9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100
Numerical patterns

WHAT IS MATHEMATICS FOR?


- To organize patterns, regularities, and
irregularities
- To predict or even control weather,
epidemics and to provide tools for

- Leonardo of Pisa (Fibonacci) - he is one of calculations.

the best known Mathematicians of Medieval


Europe who created the rabbit problem that
concerns the birth rate of rabbits. (AD 1170 -
1250)

WHERE IS MATHEMATICS?
WHAT IS MATHEMATICS ABOUT?
- Everywhere!

Numbers - The simplest numbers are those used in


counting. They used their fingers, twigs, stones and
objects that can help them count. At present the
set of counting numbers is also called the set of
natural numbers.
- Between 400 and 1200 AD, the concept of
zero was invented and accepted as
denoting a number. History books say that
the key idea was the invention of symbols for
“nothing.”
- The next extension of the number concept is
the invention of the negative numbers.
- When zero, negative numbers and the
counting numbers are combined, it is called
integers.
- We also have fractions. Positive and WHO USES MATHEMATICS?
negative fractions together with the integers - Everyone!
are called rational numbers.
- Numbers that cannot be expressed as
fractions are given the name “irrational”. EXERCISES:
- An example of an irrational number is square 1. What is the next object? A.
root of 2, denoted by √2.
- Rational numbers and irrational numbers
combined form a larger number set called
the set of “real numbers.”
- The introduction of square roots of negative
numbers led to the invention of “imaginary”
2. What is the next shape? A.
and “complex numbers”.

5 number systems:
a. Natural numbers
b. Integers
c. Rational numbers
d. Real numbers 3. What is the next object? D.
e. Complex numbers

Operations
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
binary operations
Example: 2+4 5x3
4. Can you spot the odd one out? D.
Functions
- It is defined using algebraic formula
Example: twice a number (2x)

Thingification of Processes
- It is a fact or process of turning something
into a thing. 5. A merchant buys a shipment of spices for

Example: The number 4 is not a thing but a process. $76 and then sells it for $100. For each sack

The number 4 is turned into a thing when it is of spices, he gains a profit of $2. How many

associated with children (4 children). sacks did he sell? 12.


6. 12 is to 6 as 8 is _____? 4.

Proof 7. What number should come next on the

- It is an argument, a justification, a reason sequence, 22, 21, 25, 24, 28, 27, ___? 31.

that something is true. It answers the 8. What number comes next at 1, 8, 27, 64, 125,

question “WHY?” ___? 216

Example” Why is 2+2 = 2x2 9. What completes the following pattern; CSD,
ETF, GUH, _ _ _, KWL? IVJ

HOW IS MATHEMATICS DONE? 10. If Fib1 = 1 and Fib2= 1 and Fib3= 2, what is

- Mathematics is done out of curiosity. FIB15 equal to? 610

- Doing Mathematics is just like doing art.

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