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Mathematics: Theoretical or Applicable? =**Instructions:**= =In order to explore the methodology of mathematics you will be creating a presentation in which you provide a position on the nature of mathematics. More specifically you will present your views on whether mathematics is:=

=The abstract language of the sciences that allows scientists a mechanism to calculate and define the physical world.= = OR = =A science unto itself that, through its own independent principles, can make valuable knowledge claims for the advancement of human understanding.= = = =**Expectations:**= = =
 * 1) =Your presentation may be completed in pairs, trios or quartets. For every student involved in the grouping, your presentation should approximately last 2 minutes.=
 * 2) =You should provide a minimum of 3 substantive examples, from a variety of perspectives, which help to demonstrate your position on the nature of mathematics. You may draw examples from your Mathematics textbooks.=
 * 3) =You should base your arguments within mathematical concepts/applications that are known to the average IB student=
 * 4) =Information organizers, audience notes, and other visual aids are recommended to ensure clarity.=
 * 5) =No Power Points may be used but you may use the whiteboard=
 * 6) =You have 20 minutes to prepare your presentation=

__**Resources**__

1. [|Why Math is the Language of the Universe]

2. [|Mathematics as a Language]

3. [|History of Mathematics]

4.[|Timeline of Mathematics]

5. [|Ted X Talk about Maths Multi-Discilplinary Application]

6. [|Mathematical Challenges of the 21st Century]