Your essay must draw upon the course materials and specifically address the following two points:

1. Define and describe mathematics. Support your discussion with one everyday (maths) phenomenon (e.g. in nature or built environments) that can be explained using mathematics.For example; the number of petals on a lily blossom is always a Fibonacci number, the way in which fern leaves form a geometric fractal or the symmetry of a butterfly. Other examples may include; the fractions of notes per measure to fit the tempo in music or the construction of the Egyptian pyramids using Pythagorean Theorem.
2. Define and describe numeracy, including at least one example of where you have used numeracy skills in your everyday life.
3. Define and describe the similarities and differences between mathematics and numeracy.
4. Recognise numeracy skills used in the real world.
5. Identify everyday (maths) phenomena that can be explained using mathematics.
6. Presentation and APA referencing.

EDU10003: The World of Maths

Assignment 1B: Essay

Word limit: 1000 (+/- 10%)