Week 3 Presentation part 1-Major Q about human L. of Math

                                    When we think of cooking a dinner, we would face questions about cooking a perfect dinner.
Similarly, when we think of human learning of mathematics, there would be exist question about human learning of mathematics.

When ever there is questions, we will always come to the 5W1H (or generally we say 5 wives,1 husband :( )

The questions are linked to one another.

Among the question that 1st come into one mind is,

''What is Math?''

Actually how people perceive math depends on their experience and interest. Math is a thinking method, research pattern, relationship research, an art, a special and unique language, and a tool in social life as well as human recreation.

 

Why do humans learn math?
In ancient, people carve and draw symbols, lines or picture on the wall of cave and the trees to record number of belonging.
Today, people learn math in order to satisfy other need, pass exam, get  better college, get job with high salary....
Most important of all, is math relevant to daily life? Is math applicable to all people? Do people in art field such as artist and actors need math in their daily lives?
We cannot say math is applicable to all people, but we could say learning math make us active thinker. help us to construct ideas and logic and improve our problem solving skills.

Who needs to learn math? What math does he or she need to learn?
Does all people need to learn all topic of math? Does fisherman need to know about differentiation?Does bussinessman needs to know about trigonometry?
In this era, with calculator and computer at our side, do we still need to master basic arithmatic calculation?
However since we cannot forseen our future (and future job), the best solution would be learn as much as possible.

When and where is the best situation to learn math?
When should we start to learn math? Age 3-4 or after we can appreciate the beauty of math?
Do we need to learn math life-long?
Where is the best place? Our home, school or in society? Must human attend school so that we master math?

How does human learn math best?
Traditional way? chalk and talk? Drill and practice?
Discovery learning?Experimental learning? Problem solving method?
Computer based learning?
How human learn math depends on many factors, the content, class environment, students ability as well as teacher preferences.