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(AGE4 00) Mathematics in the Modern World > Lesson 1 > Flashcards

Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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Regular, repeated forms or designs; It indicates a sense of structure and organization; described as “intelligent design”

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Patterns

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2
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Mirror images of each other

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Symmetry

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3
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Objects are identical when divided in one plane

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Bilateral Symmetry

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4
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Appears in its original position even if rotated

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Rotational Symmetry

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5
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Number of rotation/fold in an object

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Order of Rotation

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6
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The smallest angle that a figure can be rotated

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Angle of Rotation

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7
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Formula for angle of rotation

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Angle of Rotation = 360°/n

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8
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Enables bees to maximize storage space using the smallest amount of wax

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Honeycomb

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9
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Finding the optimum method of filling up given space

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Packing Problems

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10
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“that which is learnt”

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Mathêma

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11
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Mathêma is derived from ___ and ___ that means “to learn”

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“Manthano” and “Mathaino”

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12
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Science of structure, order, and relations

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Mathematics

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13
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What are the characteristics of mathematics (8)

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Classification, Logical Sequence, Structure, Precision and Accuracy, Abstractness, Symbolism, Applicability, Generalization

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14
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Series of mental relations; Objects are grouped according to similarities and differences

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Classification

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15
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Flow in order; Each step can be derived from preceding steps

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Logical Sequence

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16
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How close the measured value is to the true value

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Accuracy

17
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How close the measured value are from each other

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Precision

18
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Taking away any dependence to real-world objects

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Abstractness

19
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A language that is uniquely constructed such as mathematical signs

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Symbolism

20
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Can lie anywhere in a spectrum from simple (trivial) to complex (mysterious)

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Applicability

21
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Finding and singling out a whole group of similar objects

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Generalization

22
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What are the nature of mathematics (6)

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A Science of Measures, An Intellectual Game, The Art of Drawing Conclusions, A Tool Subject, A System of Logical Procedure, An Intuitive Method

23
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Involves interaction with a concrete system

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A Science of Measures

24
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Visual imagery; Requires a strong dose of patience, restraint, and concentration

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An Intellectual Game

25
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Being able to use reasoning

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The Art of Drawing Conclusions

26
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A way to use mathematical knowledge and generate & solidify new mathematical ideas

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Reasoning

27
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Highly powerful instrument of investigation

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A Tool Subject

28
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Problem solving

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A System of Logical Procedure

29
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A skill that enhances logical reasoning

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Problem Solving

30
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The ability to see what is reasonable or not; Ability to put it all together

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An Intuitive Method

31
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Give examples of the importance of mathematics (9)

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Mathematics in Nature, Medical Field, Forensics, Fluid Dynamics, Information Technology, Archaeology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, and Music and Arts

32
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Name some famous mathematicians of modern time (7)

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Pythagoras, Albert Einstein, Rene Descartes, Marie Curie, Johannes Kepler, Euclid, Leonardo Pisano

33
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Whose mathematical contribution is the Pythagorean theorem

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Pythagoras

34
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Whose contribution is the theory of relativity

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Albert Einstein

35
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Cartesian Plane is coined after a mathematician named ___

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Rene Descartes

36
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The theory of radioactivity was a contribution of who

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Marie Curie

37
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Explained the law of planetary motion

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Johannes Kepler

38
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Father of geometry

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Euclid

39
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Known for number sequencing/ Fibonacci sequence

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Leonardo Pisano

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