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Axiomatic Structure of A Mathematical System Lesson 2 - 083316

The document discusses the axiomatic structure of mathematical systems, particularly in geometry, highlighting defined and undefined terms, postulates, and theorems. It includes an activity for learners to explore geometric concepts through questions about lines and planes, followed by explanations of fundamental postulates and theorems. Additionally, it poses questions regarding the generation of postulates, the proof of theorems, and their importance in geometry.

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Axiomatic Structure of A Mathematical System Lesson 2 - 083316

The document discusses the axiomatic structure of mathematical systems, particularly in geometry, highlighting defined and undefined terms, postulates, and theorems. It includes an activity for learners to explore geometric concepts through questions about lines and planes, followed by explanations of fundamental postulates and theorems. Additionally, it poses questions regarding the generation of postulates, the proof of theorems, and their importance in geometry.

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Axiomatic

Structure of a
Mathematical
System
OBJECTIVE:

Illustrates the need for an axiomatic


structure of a mathematical system in
general, and in Geometry in particular:
(a) defined terms; (b) undefined terms;
(c) postulates; and (d) theorems.
(M8GE - IIIa - c – 1)
ACTIVITY:
Direction:
The learners will work in pairs.
Using sheets of papers, rulers
and pens they will answer the
following questions and make a
conjecture (or generalization)
based on their observations.
a) How many lines can be drawn through two given
points?
b) What is the least number of points through which
only one line can be drawn?
c) What does the intersection of two planes look like?
d) Points R, E and D are not on the same line. How
many planes can contain all three points?
e) What is the least number of points that can be
contained in just one plane?
Answer:
a) 1
b) 2
c) Line
d) 1
e) 3
 From the activity, we can
differentiate the last two
composition of Axiomatic
System of Mathematics
other than the defined and
undefined terms called
Postulates and Theorems.
AXIOM or
POSTULATES
is a statement or rule that
are accepted or considered
to be true without proof or
validation..
Some of the fundamental postulates
used in geometry.

1. Two points determines exactly one line


2. Three non collinear points are contained in at least one
plane and three non collinear points are contained in exactly
one plane.
3. If two distinct planes intersect, then their intersection is a
line
4. If two points of a line are in a plane, then the line is in the
plane.
5. If D is in the interior of ∡ABC, then m∡ABC = m ∡ABD +
m ∡CBD
THEOREMS
A statement that follows logically
from previous definitions and
principles.
A statement that can be proved to
be true.
Some common theorems used
are;
1. Given a line and a point not on the line, there is
exactly one plane containing it.
2. Every segment has exactly one midpoint.
3. If two intersecting lines form one right angle, then
they form four right angles.
4. Two lines perpendicular to the same plane are
coplanar. 5. Vertical Angles are congruent.
6. Supplements of congruent angles are congruent.
Properties of Equality
QUESTION:
a. How are postulates generated?
b. How are theorems proven or guaranteed?
c. Why are postulates and theorems important in
geometry?
d. Why is it necessary for geometric systems to start
with some unproved assumptions like postulates?
e. What real life situation illustrates postulates?
Theorems? (Example: postulate: religion; theorem:
civic law or constitution and by laws of an organization)
ASSIGNME
NT

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