COURSE MODULE North Central Mindanao College

MODULE WEEK NO.1

Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

College of Art and Sciences

GECIV: Course Mathematics in the Modern world
Semester of A.Y. 2020-2021

Introduction

Mathematics plays an important role in accelerating the social ,economical, and

technological growth of a nation. It is more so in India, as nation is rapidly moving
towards globalization in all aspects.
The world of today which leans more and more heavily on science and technology
demands more and more mathematical knowledge on the part of its people. So, it is
necessary to prepare the child with a strong base of mathematical knowledge to face
the challenges of the modern technological society.

Intended Learning Outcomes

A. Identify patterns in nature and regularities in the world(knowledge)

B. Articulate the importance of mathematics in one’s life(values)
C. Argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is, how it is expressed, represented,
and used.(knowledge)
D. Express appreciation for mathematics as a human endeavor.(values)

Activity

1. Is Mathematics INVENTED or DISCOVERED?

2. Is God a Mathematician?
3. A Day’s Adventure in Math Wonderland by Akiyama & Ruiz

Discussion

Section 1: Nature of Mathematics

What is MATH?
- Mathematics is the science of numbers, quantities and shapes and the relations
between them.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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- Mathematics is a formal system of thought developed by human mind and culture

for recognizing, classifying, and exploiting patterns.
Ian Stewart, Nature’s Numbers

MATH
- is the study of pattern
- is an art
- is language
- is a process of thinking
- is a set of problem solving tools

WHERE IS MATHEMATICS
- it is everywhere

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
• help to control weather, epidemics
• provide tools for calculations
• provide new questions to think about

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What is mathematics all about?
- numbers, symbols, equations, operations, functions, calculations, abstractions,
devising proofs

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

Who uses mathematics?

• mathematicians (pure and applied)
• scientists (natural and social)
• everyone

Why is mathematics important to know / learn?

• It puts order in disorder.
• It helps us become better persons.
• It helps make a world a better place to live in.

Mathematics as…

THE STUDY OF PATTERNS

Fibonacci Sequence

The Fibonacci Sequence is the series of numbers:

0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ...

The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it:

 the 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+1),

 the 3 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+2),
 the 5 is (2+3),
 and so on!

Example: the next number in the sequence above is 21+34 = 55

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One of the famous patterns observed in nature is the Fibonacci Sequence introduced by
Leonardo of Pisa (also known as Fibonacci)

Golden Ratio

φ The golden ratio (symbol is the Greek letter "phi" shown at left) is a special number
approximately equal to 1.618. It appears many times in geometry, art, architecture and other areas.
The Idea Behind It

We find the golden ratio when we divide a line into two parts so that:

the long part divided by the short part

is also equal to
the whole length divided by the long part

Example 1.

Solution

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Therefore n = 9

Example 2.

Solution:

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COURSE MODULE Exercise
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EXERCISES a.
1. What new ideas about mathematics did you learn?
2. What is about mathematics that might have changed your thoughts about it? and;
3. What is most useful about mathematics for humankind?
4. Video presentation featuring patterns in nature.

RUBRICS
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Explanation Explanation is Explanation is Explanation is a Explanation is

detailed and clear. clear. little difficult to difficult to
understand, but understand and is
includes critical missing several
components. components OR
was not included.
Neatness and The work is The work is The work is The work appears
Organization presented in a presented in a presented in an sloppy and
neat, clear, neat and organized organized fashion unorganized. It is
organized fashion fashion that is but may be hard to hard to know what
that is easy to usually easy to read at times. information goes
read. read. together.

Exercises b.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
Module1. ASSESMENT

1. Explain why it is said that “ Mathematics is the queen of all sciences”

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2. List five(5) items or objects which you think exhibit the golden ratio. Explain
your answer clearly.
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3. What role is played by mathematics in the following areas?
a. Economics

b. Psychology

c. Music

Assignment:
(Note: Actual photo of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or plants in your locality with
your presence is needed)
Look for Fibonacci numbers in fruits, vegetables, flowers, or plants available in your locality.
Write a report about your obtained results.

Resources and Additional Resources

1. http://vimeo.com/9953368
2. https://m.facebook.com/Usefulinfo360/posts/574148736317337
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3. https://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/astronomy/archive/2018/03/12/go-figure-39-s-numbers-
are-the-keys-to-the-cosmos.aspx
4. https://brightside.me/creativity-photography/30-times-nature-could-satisfy-all-
perfectionists-of-this-world-
497910//utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brigh
tside
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgWm53r5ujA&t=472s
6. https://media.giphy.com/media/dh33gjlp6pApG/giphy.gif

Additional Resources:

1. https://www.slideshare.net/AngelSophia2/nature-scopemeaning-and-definition-of-mathematics-
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2. https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/fibonacci-sequence.html
3. https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/golden-ratio.html

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