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(1) Mathematics in our World

GE 112
Mathematics in the Modern World

Math & Stat Department


College of Arts & Sciences
University of Southeastern Philippines
PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVE ABOUT
MATH

2
Getting to know the Math!

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What is Mathematics?
✓ Mathematics is the science that deals with the
logic of shape, quantity and arrangement.
~Elaine J. Hom
✓ Mathematics is the queen of all sciences ~
Gauss
✓ It is a useful way to think about nature and our
world
“The Laws of Nature are but the mathematical
thoughts of God” ~ Euclid
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The Nature of Math

study of
patterns

art language
Mathematics
is a/an…..

set of problem- process of


solving tools thinking

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Where is Mathematics?
Math is all around us, in everything we do. It is the
building block of everything in our daily lives,
including mobile devices, architecture (ancient and
modern), art, money, engineering, and even sports.
MATH is EVERYWHERE!

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What is Mathematics for?
• useful in making conclusions
and/or predictions of the
events of the world
• use to describe the natural
order and occurrences of the
universe
• use to organize patterns and
regularities as well as
irregularities

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What is Mathematics for?
• help to control weather, epidemics [forecasting and
statistical analysis on clinical data]
• provide tools for calculations
• provide new questions to think abouty

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How is Mathematics done?
• with curiosity
• with a penchant for seeking patterns and generalities
• with the desire to know the truth
• with trial and error
• without fear of facing more questions and problems to
solve

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Who uses Mathematics?
• mathematicians (pure and applied)

• scientists (natural and social)

• everyone

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Why is it important to know/learn Mathematics?

• It puts order in disorder.

• It helps us become better persons.

• It helps make the world a better place to live in.

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References
1. 15 Beautiful Examples of Mathematics in Nature. ( 2015, April 28).
Retrieved from http://www.planetdolan.com

2. Nocon, R. & Nocon, E. (2016). Essential Mathematics for the Modern


World. C & E Publishing, Inc.

3. Vistru-Yu, C. PowerPoint Presentation. CHED-GET AdMU Training

4. Stewart, I. (1995). Nature’s numbers: the unreal reality of Mathematics.


New York, NY:Basic Books

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