Mathematics for our World

Recognized the evident application of Mathematics to the society

Argued about the nature of Mathematics, how it is expressed and used
Showed appreciation on the trivial events and occurrences which is governed by
Mathematics in nature and in society.

Introduction
We have seen in the previous lessons how evident mathematics is in the natural world,
specifically in how the patterns that we observe in nature follow logical and mathematical
structures. It is therefore important that we learn mathematical concepts and apply them in
solving societal problems.

Mathematics for Organization

Take a look on the events that happen around us:

➢ In a blink of an eye, several children have already been born

➢ Millions of liters of water have been consumed
➢ Thousands of pictures have been posted in social media

For the world to make sense of all available information, it needs mathematical tools to help
make sound analysis and better decisions. Consider the following instances:

 Large stores and supermarkets can gather data on the shopping habits of its customers
and make necessary adjustments to drive more sales
 Scientists can plot bird migration routes to help conserve endangered animal
populations
 Facebook or Twitter can crunch all online postings using software to gauge netizens,
sentiments on a particular issue
 Department of Health and the World Health Organization has recorded the total COVID-
19 positive cases since the outbreak of the pandemic

Mathematics for Prediction

It is sometimes said that history repeats itself. As much as we use mathematical models
using existing data to generate analysis and interpretations, we also use them to make
predictions. Applying the concepts on probability, experts can calculate the chance of an event
recurring. Here are few of the numerous examples:

 The calculation of a close to accurate route of a typhoon

 The probablility that a Low Pressure Area (LPA) can become a strong typhoon
 Astronomers predict the occurrence of a meteor shower or an eclipse even a hundred
years later
 Volcanologisit and seismologists can record volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and other
vibrations and can calculate when will it happen again
 The mathematical equations and models, with the use of computers, are frequently used
to describe the past and future behaviors of a process within the boundaries of that model.
Mathematical models can also predict, when will human be extinct and what would earth
look like a thousand years from now.

Mathematics for Control

Through the use of mathematics, man is also abe to exert control over himself and the
effects of nature. The observations in naturee as well as their interactions to humans, and man’s
indispensable move to regulate possible catastrophic events can be conveniently and
comprehensively described by means of mathematical equation and models.

 Medical researchers are able to determine the approximate temperature when the
Corona Virus slow down reproducing exponentially
 Social researchers are able to frame a formula or a model for population control in the
next 50 years
 Countries across continents are signing joint agreements to help control carbon
emissions in tolerable amount in order to fight global garming

Whether man endeavors to becoming a doctor, entrepreneur, an architect or social expert, a

knowledge in mathematics is helpful. Mathematics enables humanity to embrace gradual and
abrupt changes that makes them adapt, thrive and survive. Moreover, it paves the way for more
accurate decision, which in turn brings us closer and close to understanding the natural and the
modern world.

Evaluation

1) Argue about the statement, “Mathematics can either make or break the world”. Give two
examples on how Mathematics makes the world and another two examples on how it
breaks the world.

2) Express your stand on the statement below, in 5 to 10 sentences.

“Mathematics is not invented. It is discovered.”