CM 1 (Nature of Mathematics) PDF
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This document appears to be module 1 from a course called Mathematics in the Modern World at the National University. It details module goals, assessments, focal points, contents, pre-assessment, table of contents, and references. It covers topics like definition of mathematics, mathematics as a pattern, mathematics in nature, and the Fibonacci sequence.
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MODULE # 1 Mathematics in the Modern World MODULE G ALS FLEX Course Material Reflect and discuss the impact of one’s knowledge of mathemat...
MODULE # 1 Mathematics in the Modern World MODULE G ALS FLEX Course Material Reflect and discuss the impact of one’s knowledge of mathematics in the modern world Assess and discuss the importance of one’s knowledge of mathematics in the modern world in one’s professional advancement Nature of Demonstrate honesty and integrity in the application of mathematics to various Mathematics human endeavors Discuss and argue mathematics as a useful way of to think about nature and the world as well as its definition, expressions, representations, importance, and usage Share learned insights and appreciation on the nature and use of mathematics in everyday life Perform tasks effectively and efficiently with peers. Science and Mathematics Department College of Education, Arts and Sciences Template by NUCCIT FOCAL POINTS Definition of Mathematics Mathematics as a pattern Mathematics in Nature Fibonacci Sequence Mathematics Various types of pattern in ? Mathematics Mathematics in nature Order of Rotation Fibonacci Sequence INSIDE Template by NUCCIT Table of Contents Pre Assessment 4 Lesson 1 Nature of Mathematics 5 Mathematics as Study of Patterns 6 Mathematics in Nature 9 Fibonacci Sequence 11 Assessment Task 13 Summary 14 Key terms 15 References 16 Template by NUCCIT 3 Template by NUCCIT 4 PRE-ASSESSMENT Template by NUCCIT 5 Template by NUCCIT 6 Template by NUCCIT 7 Template by NUCCIT 8 Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian man showing the proportion and symmetry of human body. People, such as da Vinci, saw mathematics as a universal constant, with proper proportions repeating themselves across the universe. It is known as the Vitruvian Man because it is actually an illustration of concepts described by the Roman Vitruvius in the 1st century BC. Template by NUCCIT 9 Template by NUCCIT 10 1 and 1, succeeding terms Template by NUCCIT 11 Template by NUCCIT 12 Template by NUCCIT 13 ASSESSMENT TASK SUMMARY Definition of Mathematics Nature of Mathematics Fibonacci Sequence Golden Ratio Template by NUCCIT 14 KEY TERMS Mathematics Logic Patterns Number Patterns Geometric Patterns Word Patterns Symmetry Fibonacci Sequence Golden Ratio Template by NUCCIT REFERENCES 1. Aufmann, R. et.al (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World. Manila, Philippines:Rex Publishing 2. Heimbuch, Jaymi,. Nature Blows My Mind! The Hypnotic Pattern of Sunflower. August 24, 2012. Retrieved from https://www.treehugger.com/ 3. Meisner, Gary. (September 1,2013). “Beauty, the perfect face and the Golden Ratio, featuring Florence Colgate”. The Golden Number. Retrieved 1 August 2020 from https://www.goldennumber.net/facial-beauty-golden-ratio- Florence-colgate/ 4. Meisner, Gary (May 13, 2012). “History of Golden Ratio”. The Golden Number. Retrieved 1 August 2020 from https://www.goldennumber.net/golden-ratio-history/ 5. Meisner, Gary. (June 16, 2014). “Golden Ratio Myth, Fact and Misunderstanding: The missing evidence”. The Golden Number. Retrieved 1 August 2020 from https://www.goldennumber.net/golden-ratio-myth/ 6. Meisner, Gary. (June 20,2013). “The Parthenon and Phi, the Golden Ratio”. The Golden Number. Retrieved 1 August 2020 from https://www.goldennumber.net/parthenon-phi-golden- ratio/ 22
