Module 3

MATHEMATICS
AS A STUDY OF
PATTERNS
SECTION 5

THE STUDY OF
PATTERNS
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Sequence - Golden Ratio and The Fractal Nature of
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Math as a Study of Patterns
Mathematics is the science of patterns and
relationships.
Patterns provide a sense of order.
Math as a Study of Patterns
Investigating the patterns that one finds in
numbers, shapes and expressions would
lead to making new discoveries
Math as a Study of Patterns
It allows one to make an educated guess.
Math as a Study of Patterns
Patterns, relationships and functions
constitute a unifying theme of
mathematics
Patterns and Relationships
Patterns are an effective way to
demonstrate the relationship between
variables.
Patterns and Relationships
Itprovides opportunities to model and to
analyze situations.
Patterns and Relationships
Itgives opportunities for problem solving,
making and verifying generalizations, and
building mathematical understanding and
confidence.
What is needed?
In order to recognize patterns, one needs
◦ critical thinking
◦ logical reasoning
Important skills needed by
everyone!
What Patterns?
Number Patterns
Geometric Patterns
Logic Patterns
Number Patterns
Itis a list or set of numbers that follow a
certain sequence or property
An ordered list of numbers
What is the next term? What rule or formula
can be used to generate the terms?

◦ Arithmetic sequences
◦ Geometric sequences
◦ Other number sequences
Arithmetic Sequences
An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of
numbers such that the difference of any
two successive members of the sequence
is a constant called the common
difference d.
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
A geometric sequence is a sequence of
numbers where each term after the first is
found by multiplying the previous one by
a fixed, non-zero number called the
common ratio r.
Geometric Sequences
Sequences with fixed differences
Other Number Sequences
Sequence of squares: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36,
49, 64, 81, ...
Sequence of cubes: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, 216,
343, 512, 729, ...
Fibonacci Sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13,
21, 34, 55, 89, ...
After 0 and 1, each new number in the
sequence is the sum of the previous two
numbers
Other Number Sequences
Sequence of Triangular Numbers: 1, 3, 6,
10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45, ...
Other Number Sequences
Pascal’s Triangle (named after Blaise Pascal,
a famous French Mathematician and
Philosopher)
Geometric Patterns
Patterns formed from sequences of lines
and curves to form geometric shapes and
figures
Motifs, patterns, or designs depicting
abstract, nonrepresentational shapes such
as lines, circles, ellipses, triangles, and
polygons
Geometric Patterns
Geometric Patterns
Geometric Patterns
Geometric Patterns
Geometric Patterns
Logic Patterns
Essentially a combination of number and
geometric patterns
Instances where numerical sequences are
a result of a corresponding geometric
figure
Diagonals of a Polygon
Logic Patterns