My Philosophy of Mathematics
The world is comprised of mathematics. It always has been. Math gives us the opportunity to take the indefinite and make it tangible. The science of our solar system through Kepler’s three laws of planetary motion, the secret messages during our time of war through cryptography, and the ancient remains of civilizations’ through the golden ratio were all derived from mathematics. Without math we would be surrounded by mystery without certainty. Fortunately, we have mathematics, and it is all around us. Too frequently though, heads turn in the opposite direction at the mention of math. It is time we embrace it, learn from it, and build on it.
Mathematics is the building block to our world. Each day we encounter situations that present us with a problem, and we must find a solution. Through mathematics we were taught this process. However, math is more than five plus two, solving for x, graphing a function, or countless other problems. Math is taking the unknown and making it comprehendible and explainable. Every day math is used to calculate and analyze various events and occurrences within our society. Whether it is the probability of a natural disaster or the estimated cost of damages that would result from it, math can, will, and has determined that figure. In fact, mathematics indicates that every problem has a solution and that if we try hard enough we will find what we are looking for.
While a passion for math may be hard to find, it is not impossible to create. Through excitement and enticing experiences, anyone can discover their love for math. With a future degree in mathematics, that is a trait I possess. On a daily basis, I find myself calculating the probability of a specific event occurring, the amount of time it will take me to complete a task, or the score I have to get on a given assignment to increase my grade. My love for math seems to be exponential, as every day I appreciate it more and every day it seems to intertwine itself more tightly into my identity.
For the future educators of this nation, taking math and making it into something that is amazing and magical, as opposed to difficult and terrifying, is essential. Taking a specific topic that could easily be lectured and creating a hands-on collaborative activity to embed the focus into students’ minds will ensure that they never forget it. Doing this takes nothing more than a passion for math and an imagination to explore it, for mathematics is a naturally occurring phenomenon in our world, and it is our job to discover it.
Mathematics should not be something we simply do to get by; passing weekly quizzes in grade school, graduating high school, and finishing college. It should be something we open our minds to and fully embrace. The world of mathematics is a magical place and if we find the door and dare to go in, the things we come out with will be eternal and everlasting.
The world is comprised of mathematics. It always has been. Math gives us the opportunity to take the indefinite and make it tangible. The science of our solar system through Kepler’s three laws of planetary motion, the secret messages during our time of war through cryptography, and the ancient remains of civilizations’ through the golden ratio were all derived from mathematics. Without math we would be surrounded by mystery without certainty. Fortunately, we have mathematics, and it is all around us. Too frequently though, heads turn in the opposite direction at the mention of math. It is time we embrace it, learn from it, and build on it.
Mathematics is the building block to our world. Each day we encounter situations that present us with a problem, and we must find a solution. Through mathematics we were taught this process. However, math is more than five plus two, solving for x, graphing a function, or countless other problems. Math is taking the unknown and making it comprehendible and explainable. Every day math is used to calculate and analyze various events and occurrences within our society. Whether it is the probability of a natural disaster or the estimated cost of damages that would result from it, math can, will, and has determined that figure. In fact, mathematics indicates that every problem has a solution and that if we try hard enough we will find what we are looking for.
While a passion for math may be hard to find, it is not impossible to create. Through excitement and enticing experiences, anyone can discover their love for math. With a future degree in mathematics, that is a trait I possess. On a daily basis, I find myself calculating the probability of a specific event occurring, the amount of time it will take me to complete a task, or the score I have to get on a given assignment to increase my grade. My love for math seems to be exponential, as every day I appreciate it more and every day it seems to intertwine itself more tightly into my identity.
For the future educators of this nation, taking math and making it into something that is amazing and magical, as opposed to difficult and terrifying, is essential. Taking a specific topic that could easily be lectured and creating a hands-on collaborative activity to embed the focus into students’ minds will ensure that they never forget it. Doing this takes nothing more than a passion for math and an imagination to explore it, for mathematics is a naturally occurring phenomenon in our world, and it is our job to discover it.
Mathematics should not be something we simply do to get by; passing weekly quizzes in grade school, graduating high school, and finishing college. It should be something we open our minds to and fully embrace. The world of mathematics is a magical place and if we find the door and dare to go in, the things we come out with will be eternal and everlasting.