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    Lesson 1.1 Nature of Mathematics

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    The document discusses what mathematics is through a series of questions and examples. It defines mathematics as a formal system for recognizing, classifying, and exploiting patterns in nature. Examples show how mathematical patterns can be seen in natural phenomena like symmetry, spirals, and digital images. The document also discusses what mathematics is used for, such as helping to unravel puzzles in nature, organize patterns, and help predict and control things in the real world. It closes by discussing who uses mathematics and why it is an important subject area to study.

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    The document discusses what mathematics is through a series of questions and examples. It defines mathematics as a formal system for recognizing, classifying, and exploiting patterns in nature. Examples show how mathematical patterns can be seen in natural phenomena like symmetry, spirals, and digital images. The document also discusses what mathematics is used for, such as helping to unravel puzzles in nature, organize patterns, and help predict and control things in the real world. It closes by discussing who uses mathematics and why it is an important subject area to study.

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    The document discusses what mathematics is through a series of questions and examples. It defines mathematics as a formal system for recognizing, classifying, and exploiting patterns in nature. Examples show how mathematical patterns can be seen in natural phenomena like symmetry, spirals, and digital images. The document also discusses what mathematics is used for, such as helping to unravel puzzles in nature, organize patterns, and help predict and control things in the real world. It closes by discussing who uses mathematics and why it is an important subject area to study.

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    Lesson 1.1 Nature of Mathematics

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    The document discusses what mathematics is through a series of questions and examples. It defines mathematics as a formal system for recognizing, classifying, and exploiting patterns in nature. Examples show how mathematical patterns can be seen in natural phenomena like symmetry, spirals, and digital images. The document also discusses what mathematics is used for, such as helping to unravel puzzles in nature, organize patterns, and help predict and control things in the real world. It closes by discussing who uses mathematics and why it is an important subject area to study.

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    OBJECTIVES:

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    be written as SNSNSN, then how would
    you write CALIFORNIA in the same code
    language?
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    If NEW YORK can be encrypted as
    PGYAQTM, how can you code the
    word CHARLOTTE?
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    VIDEO
    QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
    What is Mathematics?
    • …all about the unbelievable patterns of numbers formed by
    nature and of the universe
    • …all about language in different forms like patterns, shapes,
    music and so on..
    • …all about what our eyes can see, what our ears can hear
    and even what we can perceive in our physical environment
    • It is a language we understand
    What is Mathematics?
    • A formal system of thought for recognizing, classifying, and
    exploiting patterns (Stewart)

    • The great secret uncovered by mathematics:


    • Nature’s patterns are not just there to be admired, they
    are vital clues to the rules that govern natural
    processes.
    What is Mathematics?
    Common notions associated with mathematics:
    • Numbers and counting (operations)
    • Numeric and Geometric patterns
    • Patterns of movement
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!

    Indicates that you can


    draw an imaginary line
    across an object
    Three fold symmetry
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!

    Five fold symmetry


    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!

    360
    𝑛
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    We see hints or clues of it in nature!
    Where is Mathematics?
    In a daily routine
    Where is Mathematics?
    In our work
    Where is Mathematics?
    In people and communities
    Where is Mathematics?
    In events
    Where is Mathematics?
    Sample Case: Water droplets
    Where is Mathematics?
    Sample Case: Digital Imaging
    Where is Mathematics?
    Where is Mathematics?
    Where is Mathematics?
    Where is Mathematics?
    What is it for?
    To help us unravel the puzzles of nature, a useful way to
    think about nature
    What is it for?
    • Organize patterns and regularities as well as
    irregularities
    • To be able to predict
    • To help us control weather, epidemics
    • Provides tool for calculations
    • Provides new questions to think about
    What is mathematics all about?
    • Numbers, symbols, notations
    • Operations, equations, functions
    • Processes and “thingification” of processes (that are
    abstractions)
    • Proof – a story rather than a sequence of statements
    How is mathematics done?
    • With curiosity (Sherlock Holmes analogy)
    • With a penchant for seeking patterns and generalities
    (inquisitiveness)
    • With a desire to know the truth
    • With trial and error
    • Without fear of facing more questions and problems to
    solve
    Who use mathematics?
    • Mathematics: pure and applied
    • Scientists : Natural and Social
    • Practically everyone

    Different people use different mathematics at different


    times, for different purposes, using different tools, with
    different attitudes (Diversity and universality)
    Why is it important to know?
    • 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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