Miguel Andrei D.

Tan 1/22/2023
BSIT 9:00-10:00Am

1. What new ideas about mathematics did you learn?

- I have learned new many ideas about mathematics namely meaning and
definitions of what is mathematics, the different application of mathematics
into our daily lives and that mathematics is not just numbers, it also has
deeper meaning into it.

2. What is the most useful about mathematics for mankind?

- The natural world can be studied and explained with mathematics, which is
also an effective tool for a wide range of everyday situations. The most
important and useful uses of mathematics include Science and Engineering
Technology, Finance and Economics, Medicine and healthcare,
Transportation and logistics, and Social Sciences.

3. The Blind Men and the Elephant is a famous Indian fable that tells the story of six
blind sojourners that come across different parts of an elephant in their life
journeys. In turn, each blind man creates his own version of reality from that
limited experience and perspective. How you relate this story in the study of
mathematics?

- The story of the Blind Men and the Elephant can be related to mathematics in
different ways. First is Interpretation, it illustrates on how important having a
holistic understanding of a subject is rather than relying on partial information.
Another way of relating it, is that it highlights the importance of being open to
the different perspectives and different ways of thinking. Finally, the story
illustrates the importance of communication and collaboration in
understanding complex concepts.