THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS / MATHEMATICS IN OUR WORLD

What is Mathematics?
- Mathematics, developed by human mind and culture, is a formal system of thought for recognizing,
classifying, and exploiting patterns.

Mathematics is a/an:

 Art
 Study of patterns
 Language
 Set of problem-solving tools
 Process of thinking

Where is Mathematics?

 In every people’s daily task or activity

 In nature, arts, music, medicine, and other disciplines
 In communities
 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 as well as Irregularities
 Help to control weather, epidemics
 Provide tools for calculations
 Provide new questions to think about

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

Why is Mathematics important to know/learn?

 It puts order in disorder

 It helps us become better persons
 It helps make the world a better place to live in

What is Mathematics all about?

 Numbers
 Symbols
 Equations
 Operations
 Functions
 Calculations
 Abstractions
 Devising Proofs

Who uses Mathematics?

 Mathematicians (pure and applied)

 Scientists (natural and social)
 EVERYONE