Mathematics Helps Organize Patterns And Regulates In The World

I. INTRODUCTION

It’s amazing that everywhere we look, we see patterns. From the stars that are
constantly changing their patterns every night, from the honeycombs, cannonballs, and
bees, the waves, the sand trails in the desert – from which each and every one of them
actually are clues to the rules that govern natural processes, and not just something
pleasing to the naked eye. Theories that gradually showed evidence were made that
every pattern has a unique process before it is even formed. From the patterns that we
see every day, there are still more patterns that aren’t even discovered yet. 30 years
ago, humanity became explicitly aware that there are two types of patterns: fractals and
chaos. Fractals are simply geometric patterns that we see, while chaos shows visible
randomness, but there are underlying patterns beneath it. Mathematics is a
systematized and structured way of extricating rules behind these patterns, then
elucidating what is really going on behind the patterns using those rules. Because of
Mathematics, astronomers were able to elaborate why planets move in ellipses, why
snowflakes differ in sizes but are in identical design and pattern, and why Isaac Newton
was able to discover the law of motion. To find more patterns, numerology is used – the
easiest and yet the most dangerous way – because anybody can do it, but also
dangerous because of the same reason.

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The Franklin Institute (2022) was able to elaborate on some of the

examples of Mathematical patterns in nature. These patterns, as said, happen to exist
repeatedly
for a reason and are very beautiful to watch. Some of these patterns include fractals –
such as snowflakes, tree branches, lightning, and ferns – that look interchangeable and
identical, in which the patterns repeat over time. Another pattern is the spiral, which is
defined as a curved pattern with various circular shapes in revolution.

Math Geek Mama (2019) emphasizes the significance of Mathematics

even outside the Earth. There are hundreds and thousands of mathematical features in
the outer space, which includes the Finabocci spiral, which can obviously be seen as
the shape of our galaxy. We can also observe the concentric circles in their orbit around
the sun and in the rings of planet Saturn.

According to Lassiter and Friedl (2021), there are many causes of patterns
in nature, and some of these patterns are ruled and controlled by mathematics – this is
called the Golden Ratio. This rule is observed in such specific patterns in nature, for
example – a snail’s shell.

Jancy (2018) emphasized the importance of patterns in making sense to

identifying clues and enabling a person to analyze certain situations. If we are aware of
the patterns that exist in our world, we can see what is happening in a different
perspective and understand the things that could happen in certain situations.

Meanwhile, according to Flood (2019), patterns are essential to early

learning, because without patterns, early learners would not have the ability to
understand numbers. Children will gradually develop their comprehension and
discernment in identifying patterns within their play – which can start with arranging toys
and Lego pieces.

Sharafeeva Landysh (2022), Mobile devices allow getting information on

the Internet anywhere and at any time, the methodology of teaching subjects changes
accordingly, the educational process becomes interactive. Mobile technologies and
devices have an effective didactic and methodological potential, which requires targeted
training of future teachers for their use in teaching activities. 

Michele Artigue (2020), In mathematics education, there exists a tradition

of research giving a central role to the design of teaching sessions and their
experimentation in classrooms. Didactical engineering, which emerged in the early
1980s and continuously developed since that time, is an important form taken by this
tradition.

Philip Ball (2016), Though at first glance the natural world may appear
overwhelming in its diversity and complexity, there are regularities running through it,
from the hexagons of a honeycomb to the spirals of a seashell and the branching veins
of a leaf. Revealing the order at the foundation of the seemingly chaotic natural
world, Patterns in Nature explores not only the math and science but also the beauty
and artistry behind nature’s awe-inspiring designs.

III. CONCLUSION

In the process of making this paper, I have come into realization the
importance of mathematics in our daily lives. I have learned that mathematics is not just
about numbers – but also patterns as well. Without math, we would not have better
interpretations on how the world really works. Without mathematics, we would not be
able to understand the beauty of the nature. It has come to a conclusion that I need to
paymore attention in dealing with mathematics, because I have now realized its
importance and how it will help me in the future.

IV. REFERENCE
Math Patterns in Nature. (2022). The Franklin Institute. https://www.fi.edu/math-
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Math in Nature: 5 Stunning Ways We See Math in the World. (2019). Math Geek Mama.
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Lassiter, P. & Friedl, E. (2021). From Fractals to Fibonacci: A Look at Repeating,

Mathematical, and Animal Patterns in Nature. Study.com.
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Jancy, S. (2018). Using Patterns to Make Sense of Your World. Medium.

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Flood, K. (2019). THE IMPORTANCE OF PATTERNS. Swiss International School,

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Sharafeeva Landysh (2022), A Model of Future Mathematics Teachers' Preparedness

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Anjelo Miguel A. Bascruz