Mathematics deals with the logic of shape, quantity, and arrangement
Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics that deals with the study of numbers using various operations on them
Four basic operations in arithmetic are addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x), and division (÷)
In arithmetic, 2 + 3 = 5
Algebra is a generalization of arithmetic where letters representing numbers are combined according to arithmetic rules
Variables used in algebra include X, Y, π, θ
An example algebraic equation is 5 + x = 7, where X=2, resulting in 5 + 2 = 7
Geometry comes from "Geo" meaning Earth and "Metry" meaning to measure
Analytic Geometry includes Plane and Solid Geometry
An example in Analytic Geometry is the points (1,3) and (-3,-1)
Trigonometry deals with the study of the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles
Analysis in mathematics deals with limits, differentiation, integration, measure, infinite series, and analytic functions
Digits
Single symbol used to make numerals
Digits
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Numerals
Symbol/s that stands for a number
Numbers
Count or measurement that is really an idea or the Meaning in our mind
Galileo Galilei: 'Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe'
Mathematics as a Language
Uses symbols to relay certain meaning
Must be used and understood by a group of people
Systematic
English
Math
Comparison of English and Math
Sentence
Math Statement
Components of Math Statements
1
2
+
=
3
Components of Math Statements
1
1
+
=
2
Noun
Verb
True or False
Evaluation of Math Statements
Math Statement
1+4=6
Math Statement 1+4=6 is False
Math Statement
1+4=6
8+4≠11
Math Statement 1+4=6, 8+4≠11 is False, True
Grammar Error
Errors in English
Syntax Error
Errors in Math
Syntax Error
=2-÷9
-9÷2=
4(6+2=
Semantic Error
Errors in Math
Semantic Error
2 + 2 x 5 =
Math Error
Errors in Math
Art
Something that is perennially around us. Some people may deny having to do with arts but it is indisputable that life presents us with many forms of and opportunities for communion with the arts.
Art (from Latin ars)
A craft or specialized form of skill, like carpentry or smithying or surgery
Art (in Medieval Latin)
Any special form of book-learning, such as grammar or logic, magic or astrology
Fine arts
Beautiful arts, not delicate or highly skilled arts
Types of art
2-dimensional (paintings, drawings, prints)
3-dimensional (sculptures, ceramics)
4-dimensional (performance art, kinetic art, video art, sound art)
The arts constitute one of the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man. Human history has witnessed how man evolved not just physically but also culturally, from cave painters to men of exquisite paintbrush users of the present
PLATO: 'Art tries to reach the ideal (the God-like)'