DEFINITION
•Mathematics relies on both
logic and creativity, and it is pursued
both for a variety of practical
purposes and for its intrinsic interest.
•Mathematics came
from the Greek word mathema,
which means “knowledge/
study/learning.” It is also described
as the abstract study of topics
encompassing quantity, structure,
space, change, and other properties.
•Mathematics is coined as the study of
arithmetic operations and as a set of
tools or a collection of skills that can
be applied to questions of “how
many” or “how much”.
•Mathematics is viewed as a science which involves logical reasoning, drawing conclusions from
assumed premises, and strategic reasoning based on accepted rules, laws or probabilities.
•Mathematics is a science that
draws necessary conclusions.
NATURE
•Mathematics are related to
arts in different ways. The same
with art, mathematics is also seen by
its hidden beauty. Mathematics can
be recognized in arts such as
painting, architecture, sculpture
music and dance. When making an
art, anything about math is also
involve including measurements,
shape, form and size.
•Mathematics is said to be problem-
solving tools because it is a means
of developing mathematical thinking
as a tool for daily living, saying that
problem-solving ability lies at the
heart of mathematics because it is
the means by which mathematics
can be applied to various unfamiliar
situations.
•Mathematics is called the
language of science. A system of
communication must have
vocabulary, grammar and syntax in
order to be considered a language.
Mathematics meets this definition of
a language. Some linguists don’t
consider math a language but cite its
use as a written rather than spoken
form of communication.
•Mathematics also defined as
the process of thinking. The use of
mathematics requires a unique
process and this process is called the
mathematical thinking process.
•Mathematics is the study of
patterns. Studying pattern gives
opportunity to observe, hypothesize,
experiment, discover and create. We
can predict what comes next,
estimate if the same pattern will
occur by understanding regularities
based on the data we gather.
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1. Hipparchus - Like Geometry, trigonometry chapters are also important for class IX and X students. The
founder of trigonometry was an intelligent mathematician and mythologist Hipparchus. He discovered
the first trigonometric table in mathematics. He was the first person to develop a well-grounded process
by which people can predict solar eclipses.
2.Archimedes - Archimedes was a Greek Scientist, a great mathematician, and a Physician. He also
worked his entire life in search of discovering mathematical formulas that are related to Physics. The
best contribution of Archimedes in mathematics is known as the invention of compound pulleys,
antiquity, and screw pump. Students of class X have to study these chapters of compound pulleys and
antiquity.
3.Diophantus - His algebraic equations are quite easy and unique, so he was popularly known as the
‘Father of Algebra.’ He wrote a series of books on Algebra. He later gained popularity for his book
Arithmetica, where a brief description with examples was given on the best solution for all the algebraic
equations and the theory related to the number.
4.Antiphon - Antiphon discovered the value of Pi. This renowned mathematician was the first one who
calculated the upper bound and lowers bound values of Pi by inscribing and circumscribing around a
circle, the polygon, and processed finally to calculate the areas of the polygon. His idea of calculating a
polygon area became very famous, and it changed mathematics for the world.
5.Diocles - Diocles was a profound geometer and mathematician. He was renowned for his discovery
in the subdivision of geometry. In the books of Mathematics, the ‘Geometry curve’ is known by his name
as the ‘Cissoid of Diocles.’ To find out a solution to doubling the cube, the method of Cissoid of Diocles
was used.
REFERENCE :
15 Famous Mathematicians and Their Contributions. (n.d.-b). Cuemath. Retrieved September 13, 2022,
from https://www.cuemath.com/learn/famous-mathematicians/