GE 04 MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

NATURE OF
MATHEMATICS
 At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
01 define mathematics;

LESSON 02 argue about the nature of mathematics,

what it is, how it is expressed, represented,
and used;
OBJECTIVES
03 state the importance of mathematics in
one’s life; and
04 express appreciation for mathematics as
a human endeavor
WHAT IS MATHEMATICS?
“The science of structure, order, and relations that has evolved
from elemental practices of counting, measuring, and describing
the shapes and characteristics of objects”
It is a human activity that involves observing, representing and
investigating patterns and qualitative relationships in physical
and social phenomena and between mathematical objects
themselves.
WHAT IS MATHEMATICS?
It helps to develop mental processes that enhance logical and
critical thinking, accuracy and problem-solving that will
contribute to decision-making.
Mathematics involves problem solving that enables us to
understand the world (physical, social and economic) around
us, and, most of all, to teach us to think creatively.
 Set of problem
solving tools
Study of
art
patterns
Mathematics is
a/an…

language process of thinking

NATURE OF MATHEMATICS

A science of measures
A tool subject
An intellectual game
The art of drawing
An intuitive method conclusions
A system of logical
procedure
I. MATHEMATICS
FOR OUR
WORLD
 MATHEMATICS IN
MEDICAL FIELD
What math do doctors do?
Some examples of when doctors might use math
include:
Calculating medication dosages
Interpreting medical research
CAT scans and X-rays
Surgical operations
Predicting medical outcomes
 MATHEMATICS IN
AGRICULTURE
Here are some applications of mathematics
in agriculture:

Estimating crop yield

Conversion of units and measurement of area
Calculating costs and profits
Predicting harvest times
 MATHEMATICS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
Here are some applications of
mathematics in psychology:

IQ tests
Clinical analysis
Psychological tests
Behavioral observations
 MATHEMATICS IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Mathematics is applied in political science to
analyze and understand various aspects of
political phenomena such as:
Election analysis
Voting systems
Political economy
International relations
Public opinion polls
 MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS ININ
POLITICAL SCIENCE
ECONOMICS
Mathematics is applied
Some applications in political science
of mathematics in to
analyze
economics and understand
includes various
the study aspects
of the of
following
political phenomena such as:
Election analysis
Supply and demand
Voting systems
Inflation rate
Political
Consumer economy
behavior
International
Economic growth relations
Public
Labor opinion polls
economics
 MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS ININ
POLITICAL SCIENCE
ACCOUNTING
Math plays a crucial role in accounting,
Mathematics is applied in political science to
record-keeping
analyze and financial
and understand analysis.
various aspects of
Election
political phenomenaanalysis
Calculating such as:
interests
Basic arithmetic
Voting systems
Political economy
Calculating present value and future value

Budgeting and forecasting

 MATHEMATICS IN
ARCHAELOGY
Archaeologists use math in various aspects
of their work such as:
measuring and mapping archaeological sites
conducting statistical analysis of artifacts and
features
Analyzing artifacts through quantitative methods

using mathematical models to understand

patterns of human behavior in the past
OTHER APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS
❑ ARCHITECTURE
❑ TELECOMMUNICATIONS
❑ ENGINEERING
❑ COOKING AND BAKING
❑ LITERATURE AND WRITING
MATHEMATICS IS INDISPENSABLE