The Math Code: Numbers

The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure, by Hans Magnus Enzenberger, is a book that explains the logic behind different mathematical concepts through twelve dreams. In each dream, the main character, Robert, is able to see mathematics in a different way and in a way that makes math more interesting and less intimidating. In the twelve dreams, Robert meets the Number Devil, named Teplotaxl, who introduces several number tricks through mathematical concepts using nontraditional terms such as hopping for squaring, minus numbers for negative numbers, prima donna for prime numbers, and rutabagas for square roots. In the midst of these dreams, Robert is introduced to Professor Singer, otherwise known as Georg Cantor.

The mathematical constant to which ‘Pi’ relates his name has a value of 3.14 which is the approximate fraction 22/7 this represents the 227 days Pi survived at sea. When Pi is introducing himself at his new school he goes up to the board in each class during attendance, writes his name and beside it “π = 3.14” and draws “…a large circle, which [he] then slice[s] in two with a diameter, to evoke that basic lesson of geometry.” Pi repeats this same routine with every teacher on the premise that “repetition is important in the training not only of animals but

Using certain probability equations, investigators can use them to determine why or where a criminal will attack next. These mathematical principle are very useful in tracking down serial killers. Serial killers are thought to be very random but actually there is usually a rhyme or reason for choosing the people that they kill. These equations have been designed to predict where they might strike next. This example is another great example of how math is used in the real world. It shows how humans aren’t even aware of the patterns we live. It truly is almost impossible for a human to be completely random. One line that stood out to me in this episode was when Mr. Du Sautoy said “life is random, it's chaos”. This means that while life may seem completely random, in reality almost everything can be predicted. It's just the slightest shift of one of any number of factors that can throw something into a completely different direction. I thought that this was a very interesting and thought provoking phrase. The next thing Mr. Du Sautoy talked about was the butterfly effect. This is the idea that one small thing could have greater effects on another thing over

I really like the movie and the story was very different than any other movies. Sherman’s way of writing the stories seems very unique and could not tell what would happen next in the movie. When Victor knew about his father’s death I was thinking he would not go to Phoenix to get his remains since he had hatred towards him but he decides to go which was surprising. It was always funny how Thomas kept telling stories about different stuffs to Victor even though he knew Victor don’t like to hear them. The author has tried to show the culture of Indians, the thoughts of people, how they dealt their life through his stories which I really found interesting and something different to learn. The author has showed how life was back then and I liked the fact he tried to show what impact it can have to a child’s mind if he sees his father drinking alcohol and tormenting his mother

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This report will explore the similarities and differences between numeracy and mathematics, and address the importance of its development across the curriculum.

Well, for one, I appreciate the minimalist approach to the setting and characters. There’s only seven characters throughout the majority of the film and the set is, for the most part, is the library of Schermer High School. By watching

At the beginning of the novel Pi finds himself stranded on the Pacific Ocean after the ship he and his family were on sank with nothing but his beliefs, a lifeboat, a survivor’s manual, and a tiger he calls Richard Parker. Throughout the novel Pi is in a constant struggle with both his humanity and what he needs to do to survive. He learns of the cruel survival instincts within himself that he never thought possible. At the beginning of the novel Pi was nothing more than a boy who only saw the good in the world and in humanity. By the end of the novel, however, he becomes a man who has had to face things that no person should ever have to face alone even if one believes in

One of the largest impacting controversies today is Science vs Religion. A controversy that is outdated back to the 14th century, an era when society started questioning, their religions and started to grasp reality. The two major themes in Life of Pi by, Yann Martle are Science and Religion. In Life of Pi, the author uses Pi (Piscine Molitor Patel) the Protagonist to express that society needs both science and religion equally. Throughout Pi’s life before being trapped at sea, Pi displays education, beliefs, and survival.

The theme that took me away from this film was love. Love is something that is taken into consideration towards myself and other people. I feel that watching this movie has taught me about love by its definition. It’s because love has taught others to grow and develop themselves throughout the course of their time. In the film, Samantha develops a relationship with Theodore throughout their conversations.

As a result, Pi have the power to shaped his life, his decisions will affect him. This proves that people have the power to shape their life even if they don’t realize

Pi is an American movie produced in 1998 directed by Darren Aronofsky, who wrote the film as well. The surrealist psychological movie was written based on the mathematical constant pi. Even the cover photo has a symbol of the Pi, which gives it a mathematical approach. Notably the film has covered various themes through the mathematical concept especially on how the universe relates with mathematics. Religion and mysticism are other themes focused on in the movie.

On the journey Pi ends up creating this whole other reality to make his situation one he could understand and deal with for the rest of his life. Not everyone has to understand a person's logic behind there idealism its for them to cope, it shouldn't matter to others why or how just that they know that person will continue on through that tough time. “.... but do you really expect us to believe you, do you? Carnivorous trees? A fish-eating algae that produces fresh water?

It really gave me an inside look as to what went on when innocent people were being abducted and sold into slavery. It is talked about all of the time but we will never know and fully understand what they went through so I think it is so important for it to be taught to everyone. This movie would be a great movie to show young adults and it may have very detailed parts to it but it gives you a glimpse of what they had to go through. Some of the emotions that I felt when watching this movie were sad, angry, and heartbroken.

The first take-away that I had from this article was exactly number sense is. Number sense is the construction of a set of relationships that happen between the three worlds in mathematics. The three world are quantities, counting, and formal symbols. For students to be able to successfully gain number sense, they need opportunities to discover and construct the relationships between the three worlds at a more complex level. Being able to master these relationships and use them in learning and teaching math, causes both the teacher and the students to have more deeper connections to mathematics. Having this connection, especially the younger the student, will cause them to understand math at a level that is needed once the material starts to get harder and more complex.