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The Nature of Mathematics

Mathematics is a formal system developed by the human mind to recognize and classify patterns that is present everywhere in daily life, nature, art, music, and other disciplines. It is useful for making conclusions and predictions about the world by describing natural occurrences and organizing patterns. Mathematics is done through curiosity, seeking patterns, a desire for truth, trial and error, and without fear of more problems. It is important to learn as it puts order to disorder and helps improve the world.

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The Nature of Mathematics

Mathematics is a formal system developed by the human mind to recognize and classify patterns that is present everywhere in daily life, nature, art, music, and other disciplines. It is useful for making conclusions and predictions about the world by describing natural occurrences and organizing patterns. Mathematics is done through curiosity, seeking patterns, a desire for truth, trial and error, and without fear of more problems. It is important to learn as it puts order to disorder and helps improve the world.

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THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS / MATHEMATICS IN OUR WORLD

What is Mathematics?
- Mathematics, developed by human mind and culture, is a formal system of thought for recognizing,
classifying, and exploiting patterns.

Mathematics is a/an:

 Art
 Study of patterns
 Language
 Set of problem-solving tools
 Process of thinking

Where is Mathematics?

 In every people’s daily task or activity


 In nature, arts, music, medicine, and other disciplines
 In communities
 IT IS EVERYWHERE

What is Mathematics for?

 Useful in making conclusions and/or predictions of the events of the world


 Use to describe the Natural Order and Occurrences of the Universe
 Use to organize patterns and as well as Irregularities
 Help to control weather, epidemics
 Provide tools for calculations
 Provide new questions to think about

How is Mathematics done?

 With curiosity
 With a penchant for seeking patterns and generalities
 With the desire to know the truth
 With trial and error
 Without fear of facing more questions and problems to solve

Why is Mathematics important to know/learn?

 It puts order in disorder


 It helps us become better persons
 It helps make the world a better place to live in

What is Mathematics all about?

 Numbers
 Symbols
 Equations
 Operations
 Functions
 Calculations
 Abstractions
 Devising Proofs

Who uses Mathematics?

 Mathematicians (pure and applied)


 Scientists (natural and social)
 EVERYONE

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