Module 1 (Math 15) - Lesson 1
Module 1 (Math 15) - Lesson 1
Module 1 (Math 15) - Lesson 1
Objectives :
1. Explain the nature of mathematics;
2. Discuss how mathematics is exhibited in nature; and
3. Apply the principles of mathematics to resolve issues
that pertain to human activities, natural occurrences, and
social systems.
Introduction
Activity
Let’s Begin!
Abstraction
Let’s build on!
Isaac Newton once said “ what we know is a drop, what we do not know is an
ocean.” While mathematics remains fully able to uncover the mysteries of the
universe , it I the human intellect that is constantly challenged to exercise
mathematics to discover the patterns, learn from them, and control the future by
manipulating them. Every individual should then focus to really embrace the abstract
yet powerful nature of mathematics to use patterns to nurture, advance and protect
the universe.
Application
Let’s use it!
Exercise 1.1
Use five sentences or less to answer each of the following questions
completely.
1. To address the problem of traffic in a big city , several straight roads are
being constructed.It was noted that the two roads will have at most one junction,
three roads will have at most three junctions, and so on.
a. Complete the table below. Identify the pattern on the maximum number of
junctions for each given number of straight roads.
No. of Roads 2 3 4 5 6
No. of Intersection(at most)
b. At most how many junctions are expected to be constructed if there will be
seven roads in the city?
2. Why are numbers important in our life? Explain your answer.
3. Other than those mentioned in the section, enumerate five(5) situations
where you have to use numbers.
4. Other than those mentioned in the section, describe three other patterns of
shapes that you see in nature. Discuss briefly the “ mathematics” behind such
patterns.
5. Identify and describe at least one pattern that you observe in your locality or
within your nearby environement.
Exercise 1.2
Group Work.Follow the instruction below.
1. Form groups of 4-5 members. Assign a leader.
2. Each member should write two essays about the patterns (one for numeric
and another for geometric patterns)
3. Each member will present his/her output to the members of the group.
4. The assigned leaders will synthesisthe presentations of the members and
present it to the entire class.
Assignment
Watch the video clips of Nature by numbers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkGeOWYOFoA. Then, complete the statement
that follow
1. Three things that I significantly learnedd from the video clip.
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2. Three things that are still unclear to me
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3. I used to think that
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Closure
Well done! You have succesfully completed the activities and tasks in lesson
1 module 1. It is expected that you have learned about patterns in nature with
meaningful experience . Now, you are ready for the lesson 2 of module 1. Enjoy!
And keep working!
References
Earnhart, R.I. and Adina, E.M. Modern in the Modern World(Outcomed Based
Module). C & E Publishing Inc., 2018.
Baltazar, E., et.al. Mathematics in the Modern World. C & E Publishing Inc.,
2018.