MATHEMATICS
IN THE
MODERN WORLD
Prepared By:
Hannah Pauline Q. Vivit
Instructor
Mathematics
of our world
What is Mathematics?
Mathematics is all about the unbelievable patterns of numbers
formed by nature and of universe
Mathematics is all about language in different forms like patterns ,
shapes, music, among others
Mathematics is all about what our eyes can see ,what our ears can
hear and even what we can perceive in our physical environment
Mathematics is a language we understand
The Nature of Mathematics
In the book of Stewart, Nature’s
Number, he that mathematics is a formal
system of thought that was gradually
developed in the human mind and
evolved in the human culture.
The nature of mathematics
Figure 1.1
What is mathematics?
Common notions associated with mathematics:
Numbers and counting(operations)
Numeric and geometric patterns
Pattern of movements
Mathematics is indeed
everywhere
Where is mathematics?
1. we see hints or clues of it in
nature
2.In our daily routine
3. In our work
4. in people and communities
5. In events
What is mathematics for?
1. To help us unravel the puzzles of nature,
and to serve as a useful way to think about nature.
2. Organize patterns and regularities as well as
irregularities.
3. To be able to predict.
4. To help us control weather and epidemics.
5.Provides tool for calculations.
6.Provides new questions to think about.
What is mathematics all about?
Numbers, symbols, notations
Operations, equations and
functions
Processes and a representation of
abstract form
Proving theorems and
mathematical laws
How mathematics is done?
With curiosity
With penchant for seeking patterns and
generalities
With a desire to know the truth
With trial and error
Without fear of facing more questions and
problems to solve
Mathematics is for Everyone
Who uses mathematics?
• Mathematicians-who specializes in
either Pure or Applied fields.
• Scientist-studying either natural
or social sciences.
• Practically everyone uses mathematics in
dealing with everyday life activities.
Mathematics is Everywhere
We use mathematics in their daily tasks
and activities. It is our important tool in
the
field of sciences, humanities, literature,
medicine, and even in music and arts; it is
in the rhythm of our daily activities,
operational in our communities, and a
default system of our culture.
There is mathematics wherever we go.
It helps us cook
delicious meals by exacting our ability to
measure and moderately control of heat.
It also helps us to shop wisely, read maps,
use the computer, remodel a home with
constrained budget with utmost economy.
Importance of Knowing and
Learning Mathematics
Why is Mathematics Important
to Know?
Puts order to disorder
Helps better persons
Helps make the world a better
place to live in
“Whatever the reasons, mathematics is a
useful way to think about nature. What does it
want to tell us about the patterns we observe?
There are many answers. We want to
understand how they happen; to understand
why they happen, which is different; to
organize the underlying patterns and
regularities in the most satisfying way; to
predict how nature will behave; to control
nature for our own ends; to make practical use
of what we have learned about our world.
Mathematics helps us to do all these things,
and often, it is indispensable.“ [Stewart]
Learning Activity 1
Answer one of the following questions
(15-20 lines).
1. What are the new things that you learned about the nature of
mathematics?
2. What aspect of the lesson significant changed your view about
mathematics?
3. What is the most important contribution of mathematics in
humankind?
