MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

What is Mathematics?
Mathematics is the science that deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement. Math is
all around us, in everything we do. It is the building block for everything in our daily lives,
including mobile devices, computers, software, architecture (ancient and modern), art, money,
engineering and even sports.
How is mathematics done?
numerical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, linguistic reasoning, symbolic reasoning, spatial
reasoning, logical reasoning, diagrammatic reasoning.

Why is Mathematics important to know/learn?

Math encourages logical reasoning, critical thinking, creative thinking, abstract or spatial
thinking, problem-solving ability, and even effective communication skills.

What is Fibonacci sequence?

series of numbers in which each number is the sum of the two that precede it

What is a pattern?
Patterns are things that are repetitive, which can be found in nature as color, shape, action, or
some other sequences that are almost everywhere. Mathematics expresses patterns. These
sequences that repeat, follows a rule or rules. A rule is a way to calculate or solve a problem.
TYPES OF PATTERNS IN NATURE
1. Symmetry
a. Reflection symmetry
Peacock feather, butterfly

b. Rotational symmetry
Hurricane, snail shell

c. Translational symmetry
Honey comb, lungs
 2. Fractals
Snowflakes, tree branching, lightning, and ferns
3. Spirals
Pine cones, pineapples, hurricanes
4. Spots and stripes
Zebra stripes, leopard spots, honey comb
5. Flower petals

6. Number patterns and sequence

FIBONACCI SEQUENCE
The Fibonacci numbers are a series of number that often occur in nature. This number
sequence was developed in the Middle Ages, and it was named after Leonardo Pisano Bigollo,
a famous Italian mathematician who also happened to discover Fibonacci. He is the greatest
European mathematician of the Middle Ages. He was born in 1170 and died in 1240. He
introduced the Arabic number system in Europe.
Fibonacci is a short term for the latin filius bonacci, which means “the son of Bonacci”.
Fibonacci sequence is an integer in the infinite sequence 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13…The
sequence begins with zero or one. Each subsequent number is found by getting the sum of two
preceding numbers. For instance, 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it which are 1
and 1; 3 is found by adding 1 and 2; 5 is found by adding 2 and 3; and so on.
A sequence is an ordered set of numbers, shapes, or any other mathematical objects
arranged into a rule.

Fibonacci Sequence Formula

The Fibonacci sequence formula for “Fn” is defined using the recursive formula by
setting F0 = 0, F1= 1 to give Fn.
The Fibonacci formula is given as follows.
Fn =Fn−1+Fn−2, where n > 1
Fibonacci Sequence Properties