 Numbers, patterns, and equations to express the beauty of nature.

 Astronomer (Galileo Galilei) – “Mathematics is the language with which God has written the
universe”
 3 steps to understand the world through math – FIND PATTERNS, REPRESENT SYMBOLS,
INTERPRET PATTERNS

Math Patterns are seen in:

 Four seasons
 Circadian Rhythm
 Calendar
 Constellations (Zodiac)
 Symmetry
 Rubrics Cube
 Mathematical Gravity
 Weather Conditions – Patterns
 Music –Coordinated Sounds, Visualized using tablatures in which notes and numbers are used to
show the progression of sounds.
 Computer, Binary Digits (0 and 1) – Language of Computer
 Lethal price – Number Codes
 Bar Codes, QR Code
 DNA and fingerprints
 RNA

Where is Mathematics?

 In nature
 In our daily routine
 In people and communities
 In events

What is mathematics for?

 Unravel the puzzles of nature, a useful way to think about nature

 Organize patterns and regularities as well as irregularities
 Predict some uncertainties
 Control weather, epidemics
 Provide tools for calculations
 Provides new questions to think about
Math is done with…

 With curiosity
 With a 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
 With tenacity (willingness to keep working)