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MATWRLD – Mathematics in the Modern World SCORE

2nd Term, SY 2021-2022

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1 30
Name: Ryan Alexander Hugo Date: Jan. 28, 2022

Section: BFTM01 Term: 2nd SY: 2021 - 2022 Time: 3:19 pm

Directions: Use the LRC online resources, http://lrc. https://lrc.benilde.edu.ph/, answer the
following: Explain thoroughly.

1. What is mathematics?
- Mathematics is a useful way to think about nature and the world. Our intention is to
observe things, in both in nature and the world, through pattern-seeking,
understand the substantial interconnection and relationship of the mathematics
and the world, and appreciate mathematics as a discipline full of essence and
beauty

2. What is the nature of mathematics?

- Many patterns and occurrences exist in nature, in our world, in our life. Mathematics
helps makes sense of these patterns and occurrences.
- Mathematics is a tool to quantify, organise and control our world, predict
phenomena and make life easier for us.
- Mathematics is fundamental to the physical and biological sciences, engineering and
information technology, to economics and increasingly to the social sciences.
- Mathematics is a useful way to think about nature and our world.

3. What is Fibonacci sequence?

- The Fibonacci sequence is the series of number 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)
- And the 5 is (2+3)

4. What mathematics can you see in nature?

- Pineapple
- Honeycomb
- Sunflower

References:
1. https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-eastern-philippines/nursing/
math-in-the-modern-world-module-1-sequences/17537865
2. https://www.slideshare.net/memijecruz/the-nature-of-mathematics-102702376