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MATHEMATICS INTRODUCTION Flashcards

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————-are regular,repeated forms or designs

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patterns

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This type of symmetry is know n as line or ______________It is evident in most animals,including humans

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BILATERAL SYMMETRY

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Leonardo da Vinci’s is an example of bilateral symmetry

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VITRUVIAN MAN

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For example, If you rotates Gerdenia Crape Jasmine by several degree ,you can still achieve the appearance as the original position.

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Rotational symmetry.

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The smallest angles that a figure can be rotated while still preserving the original formation is called

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ANGLE OF ROTATION

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A more common way of describing rotational symmetrical is by

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ORDER OF ROTATION

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FOMULA OF ANGLE ROTATION

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ANGLE ROTATION = 360 DEGREE/ N

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N is the order of rotation also known as n;??

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, fold rotational symmentry

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9
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It involves finding the optimum method of filling up a given space such as cubic or spherical container

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Packing problems

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Another example of how nature works. It is arrangement of sunflower seeds to occupy the flower head in a way that maximize their acces of light and necessary nutrients

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Optimize available space

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According to ____ the stripes and spots are made by chemical reactions and diffusions proceses incells in determining the growth in the animals

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Alan Turing’s Theory

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mathema

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that which is “ LEARNT”

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Mathema derived from

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MANTHANO

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Modern greek of Math ,

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mathaino means To learn

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The science of structure ,order, and relations that has evolved from elemental practice s of counting,measuring,and describing the shapes and characteristics of objects”

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mathematics

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characteristics if mathematics

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Classification
Logical Sequence 
Structure
Generalization
Applicability
Precision and Accuracy 
Mathematical language and Symbolism 
Abstracteness
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17
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generates a series of mental relations through which object are grouped according to similarities and differences depending on specific criteria such as shape,color,size,etc

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Classification

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ideas in mathematics need to flow in an order that makes sense.It means that each step can be derived logically from the preceding steps.

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Logical Sequence

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a particular mathematical set will allow mathematicians to study the set further and find its relationship with other objects.

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Structure

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How close a measured value is to the actual (true_ value. It is the degree to which a given quantity is correct and free from error

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Accuracy

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Is how close the measured valued to each other

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Precision

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It is the process of extracting the underlying essence of a mathematical concept by taking away any dependence on a real world objects

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Abstractness

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The language is uniquely constructed in such a way that all mathematicians understand symbolic notations and mathematical formulas

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Symbolism

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The _____ of the matimaticians can lie anywhere on a spectrum from the completely simple(trivial) to the utterly complex ( mysterious

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Applicability

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The process of finding and singling out in a whole class of a similar objects.

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Generalizations

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NATURE OF MATHEMATICS

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  1. A science of measures
  2. An Intellectual game
  3. The art of drawing conclusions
  4. A tool subject
  5. An intuitive Method
  6. A system of logical procedure
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it is an aactivity that involves interaction with a concrete system with the aim of representing aspects of that system in abstract terms of “ concrete” implies real

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A science of measures

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mathematics requires visual imagery. Games and mathematics both require a strong dose of patience , restraint and concentration.

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Intellectual game

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Reasoning is a way to use mathematical knowledge and to generate and solidify new mathematical ideas.

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The art of drawing conclusions

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mathematics undeniably a highly powerful intrument of investigation. It is applied in the field of engineering, life sciences, industry and business

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A tool Subject

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Problem solving is a skill which can enhance our logical reasoning,

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A system of logical procedure

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it is requires the use of intuition, the ability to see what is reasonable or not and the ability to put all these together

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An intuitive Method

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Mathematics in MEdical Field

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Mathematics in Forensic , 
Fluid Dynamics
Information Technology 
Archeology 
Social Sciences
Political Sciences 
Music and arts
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Phythagorean Theorem ( Right angle Triangle )

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Phythagoras

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Formula of Pythagorean Theory

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a(2) + b(2) = c2

squareroot

36
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E=mc2

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Speed of light by Albert Eistein

37
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Developed a rule of Signs technique determining number of postive and negative

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Rene Descartes ( Cartesian MeThod)

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She discovered Polonium/ Raduim. that use in xray ( Radioactive/radiation)

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Marie Curie

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law of planetary motion

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Johannes Kepler

40
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Father of Geometry

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Euclid

41
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Fibonacci Sequence

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Leonardo Pisano

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