Discovering Everyday Uses of Math

[superKid]

Everyday Math?

I think this is the perfect place to ask all of you if you could tell me some really intereseting places the following topics are used in everyday life-

-Difference Equations
-Permutations and combinations
-Probabilitly
-Co-ordinate geo of the line/circle
-Vectors

I am just new to teaching Math and I want to be able to make the class as interesting as possible! Any kind of specific example would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance to all who contribute.

 

[Ks. Jan Jenkins]

I can recommend this link as having many interesting articles concerning everyday math:

http://pass.maths.org.uk/index.html

JJ +

 

[tacman]

Math is used in so many ways in our everyday lives, often without us even realizing it. Here are some examples of how the topics you mentioned are used in everyday situations:

1. Difference equations: These are used in finance and economics to model changes in stock prices, interest rates, and other economic variables over time. They are also used in physics to model the motion of objects with changing velocities.

2. Permutations and combinations: These concepts are used in fields such as computer science, where they are used to calculate the number of possible passwords or combinations of characters. They are also used in genetics to determine the different combinations of genes that can be inherited from parents.

3. Probability: This is used in many different areas, such as weather forecasting, insurance, and gambling. In everyday life, we use probability to make decisions, such as choosing the fastest route to work based on the likelihood of encountering traffic.

4. Coordinate geometry of lines and circles: These concepts are used in architecture and construction to design and build structures, as well as in navigation and mapping. They are also used in video games and computer graphics to create realistic images.

5. Vectors: These are used in physics to represent the direction and magnitude of forces, such as in the flight path of a plane or the velocity of a car. They are also used in engineering to design and analyze structures and machines.

These are just a few examples of how math is used in everyday life. As a teacher, you can also encourage your students to look for other examples and applications of math in their daily lives. This will help them see the relevance and importance of math outside of the classroom.