REFLECTION PAPER
Reflecting on the video, I realized that mathematics is far more than just numbers; it’s
both an art and a science. The integration of mathematics and art shows the creative aspects of
living and non-living things, specifically the emergence of patterns on specific organisms,
representing the intrinsic beauty of nature. The video illustrated how mathematical patterns are
used in the natural world, showing us that numbers are not brain-wrecking but representations
of the world around us, which I find fascinating. On the other hand, mathematics is also a science,
providing us with the tools to observe, question, hypothesize, and draw conclusions about the
patterns we encounter. Each pattern results from a process or sequence, demonstrating the
remarkable capabilities of mathematical formulas.
I realized that when we admire nature's beauty, we are also fascinated by mathematics
concepts. It shows the precision and elegance of mathematical models that are not to be
undermined. The video showed that mathematics is diverse and dynamic. It explained that
patterns in nature may involve mathematics, physics, and chemistry, which made me appreciate
its beauty in terms of patterns and numbers in nature and the world.
I agree with the video’s portrayal of mathematics as the greatest show in art, as it presents
everything in nature while revealing its beauty. The video also made me realize that mathematics
drives curiosity rather than being considered a “headache”. While many students shy away from
mathematics due to its perceived difficulty, I agree with the professor that mathematics drives
curiosity. By asking "why," we get into it more to discover "how," which develops critical thinking
skills that make mathematics truly great. I expect this course to show more about how
mathematics applies to the world of living and non-living things. I hope that at the end of every
lesson, this course will focus not only on the concepts themselves but also on background
explanations of the occurrence of things that the naked eye cannot see. I hope this course will
make me love mathematics and discover more about it.
