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2. The Nature of Mathematics

Mathematics is a universal language and a set of problem-solving tools that permeates daily life, nature, and various disciplines. It helps in making predictions, organizing patterns, and understanding the natural order of the universe. The process of doing mathematics involves curiosity, pattern recognition, and a willingness to confront challenges.

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2. The Nature of Mathematics

Mathematics is a universal language and a set of problem-solving tools that permeates daily life, nature, and various disciplines. It helps in making predictions, organizing patterns, and understanding the natural order of the universe. The process of doing mathematics involves curiosity, pattern recognition, and a willingness to confront challenges.

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a study of

patterns

an art a language

MATHEMATICS

a process of a set of problem


thinking solving tools
The Nature of
Mathematics
Where is Mathematics?
• In every people’s daily task or
activity
• In nature, music, arts,
medicine, and other
disciplines
• In communities
Patterns exists in nature, for instance, the number of seeds in a
flower, the number of petals, chambers in spirals.
What is Mathematics for?

Useful in making
Use to describe the natural Use to organize patterns
conclusions and/or
order and occurrences of and regularities as well as
predictions of the events
the universe irregularities
of the world

Help to control weather, Provide tools for Provide new questions to


epidemics calculations think about
What is Mathematics all about?
numbers, symbols, equations, operations, functions,
calculations, abstractions, devising proofs
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

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