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Reflective Essay (non-graded)

GED0103
Name: Charles Eli A. Alejandro
Section: Section 14
Date Accomplished: 1/22/2023
Direction: Write your answer on the following essential guide questions on the space
provided below each item
Part I. Lesson 1.1.
1. How is the definition of mathematics changes through times?

Many of us think of mathematics as addition, subtraction, algebra, and geometry.

Because mathematics deals with patterns, making assumptions, and discovering new
things, mathematical thinking evolves over time. It also changes our perspective and
helps us understand every situation, and it helps us create new imaginations.

2. Why do you think it changes?

The world is always changing, and there is always something new to discover. Like
mathematics, it's always been like that; it helps us discover new things about the
meaning of mathematics. Even now, there are new discoveries that can change the
definition of mathematics. Mathematics is subjective; it has multiple definitions, but we
all know that mathematics is a pattern that we can find new things and definitions for.

3. What do you think will happen in the world without mathematics?

Without mathematics, the world will be full of unsolved things. because mathematics can
solve things and discover them. Without mathematics, there will be no revolutionary
products, things, or inventions, and humanity will stay the same for hundreds of years.
Definitely, it will affect our intelligence and imagination, and there will be only one
perspective. 

4. How can we appreciate mathematics?

We can appreciate mathematics by learning more about it. Discover new things about
mathematics. There are still mysteries and unsolved things. And you can appreciate
mathematics by appreciating the things around you, because mathematics is everywhere.

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Part II. Lesson 1.2.

6. What are things that mathematics can do?
It can tie shoes and ties, among other things. It involves mathematics. Building structures
necessitates the use of mathematics. Creating medicine involves math. Math is used in
business. Everything is mathematics.

7. What do you need to understand mathematical ideas?

Finding the deeper meaning of mathematics is why math is so important to our daily
lives. Why are there patterns? And even mathematics can change our lives by having
empathy.

8. Do you believe that math is the way in understanding the world?

Yes, I believe that mathematics is the key to comprehending the world. Because math
enables us to discover, broaden our imagination, find clues through patterns, and change
our perspective not only in math but also in life, perspective is as if I were in his or her
shoes. Mathematics increases empathy for others, which is why it helps you understand
everything. Be like mathematics; learn to understand the world.

9. Do you think that Math and your course are connected?

It has always been linked to my studies as an accounting student. There are algebraic
problems, solutions, and numbers in it. It is, nevertheless, more closely related to it.
Accounting, like mathematics, is full of comprehension, imagination, and shifts in
viewpoint. I may claim that mathematics is inextricably linked to my accounting study.

Note: Save your work as this will be useful in your participation during the class discussion
and graded assessments.