Mathematics 1
Nature of Mathematics
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Mathematics is a Science.
Mathematics is an Arts.
Mathematics are system of logical reasoning.
Mathematics is a language.
Mathematics are broad and wide concepts.
Mathematics involves daily activities.
Mathematics involves nature through patterns.
Pattern
- constitute a set of numbers objects in which all numbers are related each
other by a specific time.
Sequence
- is a chain of numbers (or objects) the follows the particular pattern.
Terms
- the individual elements in a sequence.
Fibonacci Sequence
- The first two Fibonacci Numbers are 0 and 1.
- the first describe by mathematics.
Lesson 2
Mathematics Language and Symbols
Characteristics of Mathematical Language;
PRECISE - able to make very fine distinction.
CONCISE - able to say things briefly.
POWERFUL - able to express complex thoughts with relative ease.
The mathematics analogue of noun will be called expression.
The mathematics analogue of sentence will also be called sentence.
Mathematical Sentence
- is the analogue of an English sentence, it is a correct arrangement of
mathematical symbols that state a complete thought.
Section 2: Mathematics as a Tool
Data Collection
- Is the process of gathering and measuring information about variables.
Qualitative versus Quantitative Data
Qualitative data
- This data type is non-numerical
- Data is collected through methods of observation, one-on-one interviews,
conducting focus groups and similar methods