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The Math instinct

The Math instinct. By keith devlin Group discussion 1 Juan Lopez, Gloria Quintana, ben elo, Andrew Orr, Seth Craig. vocabulary. Abstract Mathematics: A symbolic, rule based for of mathematics. “The subject taught to children in school.”

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The Math instinct

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  1. The Math instinct By keithdevlin Group discussion 1 Juan Lopez, Gloria Quintana, ben elo, Andrew Orr, Seth Craig

  2. vocabulary • Abstract Mathematics: A symbolic, rule based for of mathematics. “The subject taught to children in school.” • Natural Mathematics: Innate form of mathematics; something that doesn’t have to be learned. • Language: The ability to assemble words into meaningful units. • Practice: Sufficient repetition in order to develop a sense of understanding.

  3. Main point • Abstract math is built on our evolutionary ability to do natural math, and our understanding of language. • We can learn abstract math by taking ideas that are more complex and expressing them in simpler terms. • We can improve our math school through our willingness to learn it. • “Wow factor” and repetition

  4. Connection to lecture • In Laura Martin’s lecture on ‘Evolutionary Biology’, Laura discusses evolution and its authenticity by describing the prolonged effects of genetic mutation. Laura introduces a common known trait, height, to lecture the legitimacy of genetic mutations. • Connecting with Laura’s research, author Keith Devlin is also one of among the researchers trying to find out exactly how skill of math works hereditarily. Devlin begins his text with perspectives of various earth life. As one can arbitrarily predict, Devlin mentions many of the classic examples of math found in nature. • Devlin goes into immense detail on how animals find their way around and how humans are able to perceive the visible world. • Just like the large female cod depicted by Laura, the repetition and the extensive use of mathematics passes along our gene pool. Because math is assisted through visual representation, it becomes incorporated through sight. Although some may not enjoy the subject of mathematics, it is never the less, used in our daily lives.

  5. structure • Begins with the definitions of natural and abstract mathematics. • Explanation in further detail of the topic of natural mathematics and its relation to abstract mathematics through its combination of language. • Provides steps just as in a math problem to better abstract mathematical skills.

  6. quote • “Through the mechanism of evolution by natural selection, nature has crafted creatures that are purpose-built to perform by their very physical actions the natural mathematical computations of motion.” - He is trying to imply that evolution has played a role in how we as humans use natural math and learn abstract math.

  7. Reflective activity Write a thorough response answering the following question: • Do you believe that we will ever born with the ability to comprehend abstract mathematics? Why or Why not? Provide any form of evidence, if possible.

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