Mathematics

formulas, and systems, but there is also an aspect of how even certain mathematical theories lead to disorder. On the other hand, sex can be seen as a distraction, lust, or taboo, but it is also an essential aspect of life. Stoppard demonstrates how mathematics and sex are two opposing forces in the world that can clash and lead to destruction. From the start of the play, Thomasina’s curiosity about sex illuminates its taboo portrayal in society. In the…

in 1600. He is considered one of the greatest mathematical teachers and the world's great mathematicians from the seventeenth century. He did not have formal training in mathematics and due to his curiosity and love for problem solving he was a self-taught in mathematician. His major contribution to the world of mathematics was the earliest form of the slide rule, two identical linear…

No matter where I go, I understand that algebra is needed to accomplish my degree program. All I can do is accept the fact and execute my goals. When I hear the phrase “liberal arts,” I automatically think about literature, philosophy, and even mathematics. Liberal arts are like the whole overview of arts to…

is a gender gap in mathematics. At a recent gathering, friends were discussing how to determine the amount of gas remaining in the tank prior to barbecuing the burgers. The refrain was “I’ve never been good at math,” and then, “I’ll ask my boyfriend.” Even among enlightened young women, it seems socially acceptable to believe that men are inherently better at math than women. Thirty-eight years ago, psychologists at Johns Hopkins University suggested that the gap in mathematics may be due to the…

prefers to be on his own and independent. People misunderstand Christopher because of his disability. Most people just assume that Christopher is incapable of being independent, but in fact he is very capable of being independent and he is gifted in mathematics. Most people would think just by knowing that Christopher has a disability they would think that he cannot act for himself or be independent at all for that matter,…

famous mathematicians that has lived on the earth. What he did in math helped shape math to what it is today. Some things he did was learn math and science as much as he could, create the useful Pythagoreanism, and help progress the advancement of mathematics. Pythagoras was born in 750 BC and was a very intellectual philosopher. Supposedly he learned lots of different math and science concepts from different people. For instance, it is believed that he learned geometry from the Egyptians and…

On April 1, 1776 in Paris, France Ambroise-Fancois Germain and Marie-Madeleine Gruguelu welcomed their second daughter, Sophie Germain. Sophie was the second of three daughters for the pair. It is said that her family was very wealthy although her father’s occupation was not certain. Most people believed that Amrboise-Francois Germain was a silk merchant. He was also a political member of bourgeoisie at the Estate General, which exposed her and her sisters to politics at a young age. Sophie was…

Oh mathematics. A type of study that sets people apart, but also brings groups together. A study that’s been around for generations, longer than I can count. It influences people in different ways, but for me, I would say “it’s complicated.” I learned how to count at a young age due to the fact that my mother was a Nigerian high school teacher. She began teaching me in my early years how to add numbers up to one hundred, spell all kinds of words, and recite all kinds of stories. A few years…

during mathematics is beneficial to mathematicians, for it increases students’ comprehension of math by “[highlighting] the mathematics inside the problem and [helping] students develop [a] understanding...” The use of this tool also depicts how each student solves a problem differently. By each student demonstrating how they solved a problem, conversation is stimulated and their creativity is illustrated. Visual representations can help students of all ages understand all forms of mathematics…

Marie-Sophie Germain Although she is not well known, Marie-Sophie Germain contributed much to the fields of mathematics, philosophy, and physics and proved to be an exceptional physicist, mathematician, and philosopher throughout her lifetime. Overcoming all obstacles thrown her way, Germain fought relentlessly for her education and proved to not only her parents, but the whole mathematic and scientific community that women could be successful. From the start of her life, Germain was blessed…