MATHEMAICS IN THE MODERN WORLD MODULE
Program: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Topic: MATHEMATICS IN OUR WORLD
ACCOUNTING
Course: MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD Instructor: ROMEL A. MARFA
Code GENE04 Module #: 1 Week #: 1&2 # of Pages: 4
I. Preliminaries
Introduction to the At the end of the topic session, the students
Module Objective should be able to:
LO1: Identify patterns in nature and
regularities in the world;
LO2: Articulate the importance of mathematics
in one’s life;
LO3: Argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is,
how it is expressed, represented and used; and
LO4: Express appreciation for mathematics as a human
endeavor.
Assessment/
Section Topics Learning Outcomes Evaluation Modality
01 Mathematics in our 1. Identify patterns in nature and 01 Seatwork Modular Blended
World Patterns and regularities in the world (CO1) 2: Essay Teaching – Online
Numbers in Nature and the 2. Articulate the importance of 3. Quizzes via LMS
World mathematics in one’s life
The Use of Mathematics 3. Argue about the nature of mathematics, Modular Blended
what it is, how it is expressed, Teaching – Offline
represented and used Via Printed
4. Express appreciation for mathematics as Modules
a human endeavor
Face-to-face if
applicable
II. Instructions
KEYWORDS AND CONCEPTS
1. Mathematics is an area of knowledge, which includes the study of such topics as numbers, formulas
and related structures, shapes and spaces in which they are contained, and quantities and their
changes.
2. Patterns- repeated decorative design
Section 1. What Are Patterns?
All around us we see a great diversity of living things; from the microscopic to the gigantic, from the
simple to the complex, from bright colors to dull ones.
One (1) of the most intriguing things we see in nature is patterns. We tend to think of patterns as
sequences or designs that are orderly and that repeat. But we can also think of patterns as anything
that is not random.
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For example, we recognize the spots on a giraffe as a pattern, but they are not regular nor are any of the
spots the same size or shape. However, other patterns are orderly as is seen in the symmetry of a sea
star or a snowflake.
Section 2. Types of Patterns
Symmetry
Symmetry is when different sides of something are alike. These reflections may be mirror images with only two
sides like the two sides of our bodies, they may be symmetrical on several sides like the inside of an apple sliced in
half, or they might be symmetrical on all sides like the different face of a cube.
We understand symmetry quite well in living organisms because it is a function of their environment. In order to
balance, we need to have symmetrical body structure so we don't fall over from the imbalanced weight.
What we don't understand very well is symmetry in non-living things. Snowflakes have six-fold symmetry but it is
unclear why this occurs. Likewise, the splash from a water droplet is also symmetrical, and while beautiful it is still
somewhat of a mystery.
Fractals & Spirals
Fractals are the 'never-ending' patterns that repeat indefinitely as the pattern is iterated on an infinitely smaller
scale. We see this type of pattern in trees, rivers, mountains, shells, clouds, leaves, lightning, and more.
Spirals are another common pattern in nature that we see more often in living things. Think of the horns of a
sheep, the shell of anautilus, and the placement of leaves around a stem.A special type of spiral ,the logarithmic
spiral, Is one (1) that gets smaller as it goes. We see this pattern in hurricanes, galaxies, and some seashells.
Fibonacci Patterns
You may have heard of the Fibonacci sequence, which is the sequence of numbers that goes 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,
13,21…andsoon.Eachnumberisthesumofthetwonumbersbeforeit;forexample,1+1=2;1+2=3;3+ 5 = 8;etc.
How does this work in nature? We see that some plants exhibit a Fibonacci pattern, like the branches of a tree.
You start with the main branch at the bottom, it splits off so that you have two, it splits off again so that you have
3, and so forth.
The family tree within a honeybee colony also exhibits a Fibonacci pattern. The drone in the colony hatches from
an unfertilized egg, so it only has one(1)parent(1,1…).But it has two grandparents because the queens and
workers who produce these eggs have two parents (1, 1, 2…). It therefore has three great-grandparents (1, 1, 2,
3…), and so on. The reasoning behind the Fibonacci sequence in nature may be one (1) of the least understood of
all the patterns.
Tessellations
Tessellations are patterns that are formed by repeated cubes or tiles. These too can occur with both living and
non-living things.
Section 3. The Use of Mathematics
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Technology – Modern technology depends on basic research to advance. GPS devices must know the speed
of light to work, and this value is determined by math and experimentation using statistics.
1. Predicting the Weather 9. Navigation
2. Internet and Phones 10. Speech Recognition
3. Computers 11. Braking the Enigma
4. Reading CDs and DVDs 12. Public Transportation
5. Public Key Cryptography 13. Computer Circuits
6. Satellite Navigation 14. Movie Graphics
7. Digital Music 15. Image Compression
8. Search Engines 16. Measuring Time
Engineering – In engineering, math is used to design and develop new components or products, maintain
operatingcomponents,modelreal-lifesituationsfortestingandlearningpurposes,aswellasbuildandmaintain
structures. Math is a core component of every engineering field and is also widely used inresearch.
1. Construction 6. Computer Circuits
2. Automotive Design 7. Rockets and Satellites
3. Building Bridges 8. Microwaves
4. Robotics 9. Surveying
5. Roller Coaster Design
Media – Mathematical concepts and themes can be found everywhere in the media. The range of ways that
mathisrelatedtothemediaisquitebroadincludingtheshapeofacameralens,proportionandscaleformovie sets, and
the convincing nature of numbers used in advertising.
1. Reading CDs and DVDs 4. Movie Graphics
2. Digital Music 5. Polling and Voting
3. Making Music 6. Music Shuffling
Medicine and Health – Advanced medical devices rely on studies supported by statistics. Even consumer
devices, such as smart phones and tablet computers, are sold only when surveys and other forms of customer
feedback, which rely on math, predict that they are profitable.
1. MRI and Tomography 6. Pharmacy and Medicine
2. Neurology 7. Population Dynamics
3. Epidemics Analysis 8. Plastic Surgery
4. Crowd People 9. Counting Calories
5. Problem Solving
Finance and Business–Business ownership requires more than skill in creating a product or talent at providing
a service. Overseeing the finances of your company is key to survival and success. Understanding basic
business math is necessary for profitable operations and accurate recordkeeping.
1. Supply Chains
2. Finance and Banking
3. Gambling and Betting
4. Insurance
5. Loans, Internet, Mortgages
III. Viable and vibrant Activities
Description of the Learning Activities
1. Activity Number 1: Divide the class into three (3) groups, and ask them to
prepare a presentation discussing the following:
a. Mathematics helps organize patterns and regularities in the world.
b. Mathematics helps predict the behavior of nature and phenomena in
the world.
c. Mathematics helps control nature and occurrences in the world.
IV. Opportunity to reflect and articulate students’ acquired knowledge.
Criteria for Evaluation
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Criteria Performance Indicators Points
There is a proper introduction, which conveys 3
Organization ideas to be discussed/what to be expected.
(15 points) Ideas flow in a sequential, logical, and/or 5
consistent manner.
Ideas are grouped (per topic/subtopic 5
basis)/no overlapping information.
There is a conclusion based on the presented 2
ideas.
The content establishes a framework for the 5
Content rest of the presentation.
(45 Content is well-explained in language 7
points) appropriate for the target audience.
Information is accurate based on acceptable 10
industry standards.
Material/s included to support the content 8
is/are relevant to the overall concept of the
presentation.
Points made reflect well their relative 10
significance on the main concept of the
presentation.
Content does not contain irrelevant 5
information/examples.
Performers maintained good eye contact with 5
the audience accompanied by appropriate
body language.
Presentation Performers sustained a very clear and audible 5
(40 points) voice.
V. Textbooks and other References
Mendegorin, D. (2014, July 30). Life Without Mathematics
Retrieved from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=PH2O85Z2yxM/
Friedl, S. (N.D.) Patterns in Nature: Definition & Examples Retrieved from Study.com
http://study.com/academy/lesson/patterns-in-nature-definition- examples.html/
Vila, C. (2008). Nature by Numbers Retrieved from Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/9953368/
BBC – Earth, Life Story Ep05 – Courtship – Puffer Fish (2016, Dec. 8)
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