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T H E N AT U R E O F
M AT H E M AT I C S

LESSON 1
J O N D E L S . I H A L A S

P A RT- T I M E I N S T R U C TO R
 1. Identify patterns in nature and regularities in the world;
2. Articulate the importance of mathematics in one’s life;
3. Argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is, how it is
expressed, presented and used ;
4. Express appreciation for mathematics as a human endeavor.

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 What is MATHEMATICS?

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Mathematics – Problem Solving
• It involves the ability to explore, think through
an issue, and reason logically to solve routine as
well as nonroutine problems.

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Mathematics – Language of Communication
• It means finding ways to express ideas with
words, diagrams, pictures, and symbols.

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Mathematics – Reasoning
• is used to think through a question and come
up with a useful answer. It is a major part of
problem solving.

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Mathematics – Connections
• Connections make mathematics to understand because
they allow us to apply common rules to many different
things.

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Mathematics – Measurement
• is finding the length, height, and weight of an
object using units like inches, feet, and pounds.

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Mathematics – Number Sense and Numeration
• Number sense is much more than merely counting, it
involves the ability to think and work with numbers
easily and to understand their uses and relationships.
Number sense is about understanding the different
uses for numbers (describe quantities and
relationships, informational tools).

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Mathematics – Geometry and Spatial Sense
• Geometry is the area of mathematics that involves shape,
size, space, position, direction, and movement, and describes
and classifies the physical world in which we live. Spatial
sense gives you an awareness of yourself in relation to the
people and objects around you.

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Mathematics – Estimation
•To estimate is to make an educated guess as
to the amount or size of something.

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•Mathematics – Statistics and Probability

• Using graphs and charts, people organize and interpret

information and see relationships. Graphing is another way
to show and see information mathematically.

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Mathematics - Patterns and Relationships
• Patterns are things that repeat; relationships are things that are connected by
some kind of reason. They are important because they help us understand the
underlying structure of things; they help us feel confident and capable of
knowing what will come next, even when we can't see it yet.

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 Mathematics is Universal

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 Patterns
• Are regular, repeated, or recurring forms or design.

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 Symmetry
• The images which can be divided into identical halves
• Any line splitting a shape into two parts such that the two
parts are the same is called a line of symmetry

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 Symmetry

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 Symmetry
• The Vitruvian Man was
created by Leonardo da Vinci
around the year 1487.
• “Proportions of Man”

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 Fractals
• Are objects in which the same
pattern that occurs over and over
again at different scales and sizes

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Tessellations
• A tessellation or tiling of a flat
surface is the covering of
a plane using one or more geometric
shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps
and no gaps.

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Tessellations
• A tessellation or tiling of a flat
surface is the covering of
a plane using one or more geometric
shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps
and no gaps.

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Tessellations
• A tessellation or tiling of a flat
surface is the covering of
a plane using one or more geometric
shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps
and no gaps.

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Tessellations

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 Spiral
• A spiral is a curved pattern that
focuses on a center point and a
series of circular shapes that
revolve around it.

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 Spiral

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Stripes
• A long narrow band or strip, typically of
the same width throughout its length,
differing in color or texture from the
surface on either side of it.

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Symmetry Fractals Tessellations

Spiral Stripes

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Analyze the given sequence for its rule and identify
the next three terms.

a. 3, 10, 17, 24, . . .

b. 1, 10, 100, 1000, . . .
c. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, . . .

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Fibonacci Sequence

•Each number in the sequence is the sum of the

two numbers that precede it. So, the sequence
goes: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, and so on.

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Fibonacci Sequence
• Leonardo of Pisa nickname
Fibonacci – hypothesized
group of rabbits bred and
reproduced.

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Fibonacci Sequence

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Fibonacci Sequence - Golden Ratio
1 13
= 1.0000 = 1.6250
1 8
2 21
= 2.0000 = 1.6154
1 13
3 34
= 1.5000 = 1.6190
2 21
5 55
= 1.6667 = 1.6177
3 34
8 89
= 1.600 = 1.682
5 55

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 M AT H E M AT I C S
FOR OUR WORLD

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 MATHEMATICS FOR ORGANIZATION

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 MATHEMATICS FOR PREDICTION

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 MATHEMATICS FOR CONTROL

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MATHEMATICS IS INDESPENSABLE

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II. LEARNING EVIDENCES:

Learning Evidence Description and other Details DEADLINE

Documentary video
about mathematics Students will make a 5-10 minute documentary video
LE1 that shows the importance of mathematics in the DECEMBER 10, 2021
modern world.

Exhibit of any created

or collected
indigenous designs and
patterns, t-shirt This is a collection of indigenous designs and patterns,
LE2 designs or Diorama t-shirt designs and Diorama where geometric shapes SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
and mathematical graphs are evident.

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LEARNING EVIDENCE 2:
GOAL: CO1: Understand the importance of mathematics in the modern world. And
CO2: Appreciate the presence of mathematics in the society.
ROLE: Designers/Artists
AUDIENCE: Chosen indigenous community/City Government of Davao
SITUATION: The City Government of Davao is Planning to exhibit any created
indigenous designs and patterns, t-shirt designs or a diorama to showcase the culture
of the different Indigenous Groups and Tribe in Mindanao this coming Araw ng Dabaw
2022. Hence, the government is calling for the young designers (3 members) in
Mindanao to submit any of the following: Fabric patterns, t-shirt designs, Modernized
structural houses/hall, or a Diorama inspired by their chosen indigenous group or tribe.
With this in mind, you will apply at least 3 patterns (symmetry, tessellation, stripes,
spiral, fractal) in your design.

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LEARNING EVIDENCE 2:
PRODUCT: Choose only one of the following: Fabric patterns, t-shirt designs,
Modernized structural houses/hall, or a Diorama. Save your design in a word document
file along with the explanation as to why you have chosen that indigenous group/tribe
and the rationale of the design (150-200 words).

STANDARD: Those submit design will be evaluated according to:

• Relevance to Mathematics (Use of Patterns/ Design) - 10 points
• Organization and Quality of the Presentation (Content) – 10 points
• Sources (Citation) - 10 points

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LEARNING EVIDENCE 2:

MARANAO ROYALTY COSTUME DESIGN RATIONALE

Legal, Tahoma 14, Normal Spacing

GROUP MEMBERS: SUBMITTED TO:

SECTION: Jondel S. Ihalas
September 2, 2021

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M U S T W AT C H R E L AT E D V I D E O S
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1hX_nzTlgU
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mfl2QbSMYY
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xpda7WB87w

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