mathematical thinking

Question 1

Why is maths still important to learn despite modern technology

Answer 1

Math gives us an understanding of:
Transitivity
Cardinality
Ordinality
Additive relations

Question 2

What is transitivity

Answer 2

Basically deduction:
If A = B and B = C then C = A

Question 3

What is cardinality

Answer 3

Enables us to work out the exact number in a set, even when the number is too large to estimate. When two sets of items are equal and value of one of the sets is known, can then figure out the value of the other set is the same.

Question 4

What is ordinality

Answer 4

Use of numbers to indicate their order in relation to another. Knowing 6 is greater than 4, and so a set of 6 will always be bigger than set of 4.

Question 5

What is additive relations

Answer 5

Quantities stay the same if nothing is added or subtracted or if same number is added and then subtracted

Question 6

What are the two systems of number cognition

Answer 6

Approximate magnitude