Lesson 1: Mathematics of our

World
Nature of Mathematics

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Objective
1. To understand the mathematics of the modern world.
2. To revisit and appreciate the mathematical landscape.
3. To realize the importance of mathematics as a utility.
4. To gain awareness of the role of mathematics as well as
our role in mathematics.

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Mathematics is a Tool
 Mathematics, as a tool, is immensely useful, practical,
and powerful. (Ex: Building Constructions)
 Mathematics is our sense to decipher patterns,
relationships, and logical connections. (Ex: Research)
 Mathematics, being a broad and deep discipline, deals
with the logic of shape, quantity, and arrangement. (Ex:
Measurement)

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Mathematics is a Tool
 Mathematics is a powerful tool in decision-making and
it is a way of life.

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mathematics is a set of problem-solving tools.
 It provides answers to existing questions and
presents solutions to occurring problems.
 It has the power to unveil the reasons behind
occurrences and it offers explanations.

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mathematics, as a study of patterns.
 It allows people to observe, hypothesize,
experiment, discover, and recreate.

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mathematics is an art and a process of thinking.

 It involves reasoning, which can be inductive or

deductive.
 It applies methods of proof both in fashion that is
conventional and unconventional.

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Mathematics is Everywhere
 It is our important tool in the field of sciences,
humanities, literature, medicine, and even in music
and arts;
 It is in the rhythm of our daily activities, operational
in our communities, and a default system of our
culture.

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Mathematics is Everywhere
 There is mathematics wherever we go. It helps us
cook delicious meals by exacting our ability to
measure and moderately control of heat.
 It also helps us to shop wisely, read maps, use the
computer, remodel a home with constrained budget
with utmost economy.

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