Unlocking the Mathematical Numbers into FUN
Introduction: Welcome to the mathematical world – where fun, curiosity, excitement, new discovery and creative ideas combine! Behind the popular myth mathematics isn’t just learning formulas and solving equations. It’s a world full of different possibilities, where each problem can be solved. We always associate mathematics with anything other than confusion, frustration and complex. But that’s not the solution. Reconsidering it, mathematics isn’t just about never-ending calculations or complex equations; it’s a world full of puzzles, patterns and endless possibilities. In this blog, we uncover the exhilarating side of mathematics and discover there is a never-ending journey beyond numbers.
- Beyond Numbers: Mathematics brings challenges to our minds and is often misunderstood by the fact that it is only manipulating number rather it is about logical reasoning, problem solving and creative thinking. It acts as a subject where mysteries, puzzles are solved, and rewards are produced on completing a puzzle or solving a problem. Mathematics is imagined to be a vast playground filled with patterns, mind games and puzzles to be solved. For example, Rubik’s cube and Sudoku are the cards where mathematical tricks are used, and logic puzzles are there where brain is continuously engaged. These playful activities sharpen our logical and mathematical skills and increases our sense of curiosity and wonder.
2. Math Real-World Adventures: Bringing Math to Life: Interconnecting mathematics to real world scenarios like calculation of best deals at an online store, measuring distance of a road, purchasing groceries and ingredients for a recipe etc., makes mathematical world as an important part in daily life. Explore the patterns of life in everyday routine and connect it with real world and make mathematical world fun loving and more practical.
3. Creativity of DIY Projects with Crafts: Math is not restricted to pen and paper rather it provides crafts for mathematical concepts combine creativity in DIY projects where most of the calculation is done. Mathematical concepts such that patters and shapes prepared by origami shapes though paper folding activities, construction of geometrical sculptures or pattern making activities that has a unique concept and can be moulded into different art culture. Use your imagination to put your concepts in the crafting method.
4. Creativity of Art through Numbers: Maths and art are complementary to each other. Concepts of mathematics like geometry, patterns, and symmetry forms the building blocks of arts revolution. Maths offers logic and creativity through geometric designs, and design the creativity through canvas using digital tools, pencils and paints.
5. Mathematics through Pop Culture: Mathematics can be explored from pop to music in number of ways. Can you imagine a world of music where maths is used? Many movies like “Good Will Hunting” and “A Beautiful Mind” is an inspiration to mathematical ways and the top artists like Tom Lehrer are the great mathematicians who has inspired and entertain the public. Listen to the music and bring the hidden nods in mathematics comes out.
6. Exploring Beauty of Mathematics from Fractals to Fibonacci: Mathematics offers the university beauty if symmetricity in various real-world scenarios and patterns of fractals provide use of different architectural tessellations and explore the ratio of art in this golden era of patterns, shapes, symmetry etc.
7. All Ages Maths Games: Fun for the Whole Family: Coming together and having fun filled mathematical activities like classic board games, Blokus, master blaster etc., strive the whole family with laughter, friendship and camaraderie. Experts and enthusiasts prepare math game and let families enjoy these activities in fun. Lets explore these activities and have fun.
8. No Bounds for Curiosity – explore and explore: There is always something to explore in the mathematical world. Exploring the properties of mathematical shapes, prime numbers, patterns and recognition or secrets of e and pi and finding history is never ending activity. Encourage curiosity inside you to have fun based activities and see the wonders comes to life. Rightly said by famous mathematician Paul “Numbers are really beautiful” means a big question to explore how beautiful numbers are.
Conclusion: Embracing the Joy of Fun – In conclusion, mathematical world is a fun-loving world with lot of endless activities that work with curiosity, wonder, joy and exploration. It is a creative subject to unlock your potential by following an approach of playful activities and discover lot of potential. There are lot of uncover ways to develop by following pattens, solving equations or complex problems. Explore inner mathematician inside you and enjoy the fun and make sure that fun never stops while using mathematics. Mathematics play an important role whenever you’re solving puzzles, crafting, learning music, exploring patterns, or following pop culture, there’s always fun in mathematics. So go ahead, embrace your inner mathlete, and embark on a journey that’s as thrilling as it is enlightening. The world of mathematics awaits – are you ready to join the adventure?
Authored By
Dr Anshu
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)
Department of APS
The NorthCap University
LinkedIn Profile: Dr Anshu Malhotra
Broad Research Area: Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Cryptography, Numerical Techniques, Soft Computing