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COURSE CODE: MAT101

COURSE TITLE: MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

COURSE INTENDED A. Knowledge

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Discuss and argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is, how its
expressed, represented, and used.
2. Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments
made about mathematics and mathematical concepts.
3. Discuss the language and symbols of mathematics
B. Skills
4. Use a variety of statistical tools to process and manage numerical data;
5. Analyze codes and coding schemes used for identification, privacy, and
security purpose;
6. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting, health and
medicine, business, environment, arts and design, and recreation.
C. Values
7. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life.
8. Affirm honesty and integrity in the application of mathematics to
various human endeavours.

LEARNING MATERIAL FOR

WEEK NUMBER:
1-2

I. TITLE: The Nature of Mathematics

Lesson 1: Mathematics in our world
 Patterns and Numbers in nature and the world
 The Fibonacci Sequence

II. OBJECTIVES: After this lesson, you are expected to:

1) explain the nature of mathematics

2) identify patterns in nature and regularities in the world
3) articulate the importance of mathematics in one’s life
4) give the characteristics and nature of mathematics
5) express appreciation for mathematics as a human endeavour
6) identify some famous mathematicians of all times and their contribution in
the field of mathematics

III. INTRODUCTION: This module aims to convey that mathematics is an essential tool in understanding
nature. It takes the reader on a journey of discovery which mathematics continues to
reveal to help him comprehend, appreciate and further enhance the universe where
he exists.
IV. CONTENTS:

What is Mathematics?
- Mathema “that which is learnt” derived from “manthano”, and modern Greek “mathaino” which means “to
learn”

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- “The science of structure, order, and relations that has evolved from elemental practices of counting, measuring,
and describing the shapes and characteristics of objects”. (Encyclopedia Britannica)

Characteristics of Mathematics

1. Classification – generates a series of mental relations through which objects are grouped according to
similarities and differences depending on specific criteria such as shape, color, size, etc.
2. Logical Sequence – ideas in mathematics need to flow in an order that makes sense. It means that each step
can be derived logically from the preceding steps.
3. Structure – the structure on a particular mathematical set will allow mathematicians to study the set further
and finds its relationship with other objects.
4. Precision and Accuracy – Accuracy is how close a measured value is to the actual (true) value. It is the degree
to which a given quantity is correct and free from error. Precision, is how close the measured valued values are
to each other.
5. Abstractness – is the process of extracting the underlying essence of a mathematical concept by taking away
any dependence on real-world objects.
6. Symbolism – This language is uniquely constructed in such a way that all mathematicians understand symbolic
notations and mathematical formulas.
7. Applicability – The applicability of mathematics can lie anywhere on a spectrum from the completely simple
(trivial) to the utterly complex (mysterious).
8. Generalization – The process of finding and singling out in a whole class of similar objects.

Nature of Mathematics

1. A science of measures – it is an activity that involves interaction with a concrete system with the aim of
representing aspects of that system in abstract terms of “concrete” implies “real”.
2. Intellectual game – mathematics requires visual imagery. Games and mathematics both require a strong dose
of patience, restraint, and concentration.
3. The art of drawing conclusions – Being able to reason is essential to understanding mathematics. Reasoning
is a way to use mathematical knowledge and to generate and solidify new mathematical ideas.
4. A tool subject – mathematics undeniably a highly powerful instrument of investigation. Mathematics is applied
in the fields of engineering, life sciences, industry, and business.
5. A system of logical procedure – Problem solving is a skill which can enhance our logical reasoning.
6. An intuitive method – mathematics also requires the use of intuition, the ability to see what is reasonable or
not and the ability to put all these together.

THE BEAUTY OF MATHEMATICS

1. Mathematics in Nature 8. Mathematics in Political Sciences

2. Mathematics in Medical Field 9. Mathematics in Music and Arts
3. Mathematics in Forensic
4. Mathematics in Fluid Dynamics
5. Mathematics in Information Technology
6. Mathematics in Archaeology
7. Mathematics in Social Sciences

SOME FAMOUS MATHEMATICIANS OF MODERN TIME

1. Pythagoras 6. Euclid
2. Albert Einstein 7. Leonardo Pisano
3. Rene Descartes
4. Marie Curie
5. Johannes Kepler

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PATTERNS AND NUMBERS IN NATURE AND THE WORLD

Pattern – are regular, repeated or recurring forms or designs

Examples:

 Layout of floor tiles

 Designs of buildings
 The way we tie our shoelaces

Studying patterns helps us in identifying relationships and finding local connections to form generalizations and
make predictions.

1. Which of the figures can be used to continue the series given below?

2. Which of the figures, you think best fits the series below?

3. Which of the figures can be used to continue the series given below?

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4. Which number should come next in the series?

10, 17, 26, 37, …?
a. 46
b. 52
c. 50
d. 56
5. Which number should replace the question mark?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7

Symmetry

Note that if you rotate the starfish by 72◦ , you can still achieve the same appearance as the original position. This is
known as the rotational symmetry. The smallest measure of angle that a figure can be rotated while still preserving
the original position is called the angle of rotation. A more common way of describing rotational symmetry is by
order of rotation.

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

The Fibonacci sequence is an array of numbers that given two terms, the next term is determined by adding
the given terms. Mathematically,

f n  f n 1  f n  2

Given Terms Expansion Explanation

f 0  0 ; f1  1 f n  0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,... 0 1  1
11  2
1 2  3
235
35  8
5  8  13

And so on….

f 0  1 ; f1  3 f n1,3,4,7,11,18,29,... 1 3  4
3 4  7
4  7  11
7  11  18
11  18  29

And so on…

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f 0  2 ; f1  2 f n  2,2,4,6,10,16,26,... 22  4
24  6
4  6  10
6  10  16
10  16  26

And so on….

V. REFERENCES: Mathematics in the World book from RBSI

https://www.iqtestexperts.com/pattern-recognition- sample.php
https://www.iqtestexperts.com/maths-sample.php
http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/article/how-the-tiger-got-its- stripes/

VI. ASSESSMENT TASK:

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Answer the following.

1. Make a Fibonacci sequence of ten terms out of the following given first two terms.
a. f 0  2 ; f1  3 ___________________________________________________________________

b. f 0  5 ; f1  6 ___________________________________________________________________

c. f 0  5 ; f1  7 ___________________________________________________________________

d. f 0  3 ; f1  6 ___________________________________________________________________

e. f 0  4 ; f1  5 ___________________________________________________________________

f. f 0  5 ; f1  5 ___________________________________________________________________

g. f 0  2 ; f1  4 ___________________________________________________________________

h. f 0  2 ; f1  6 ___________________________________________________________________

i. f 0  3 ; f1  3 ___________________________________________________________________

j. f 0  3 ; f1  8 ___________________________________________________________________

VI. Assignment task

Research. It is possible for the Fibonacci sequence to have negative numbers as the given first two terms? Support
your answer with citations from reliable sources.

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