Mathematics expresses itself everywhere, in almost every facet of
life - in nature all around us, and in the technologies in our hands.
Mathematics is the language of science and engineering - describing our
understanding of all that we observe.
The Mathematics Everywhere & Everyday Exhibition explores
the many wonders and uses of mathematics in our lives. This exhibition
is divided into nine areas focusing on different aspects of mathematics.
Gallery Pathways worksheets prepared for primary and secondary school
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Introduction & Concepts
Mathematics
has been around since the beginnings of time and it most probably began
with counting. Learn the history of mathematics, and get to know some
of the greatest mathematical minds and their contributions.
In this section, you are
also introduced to some basic mathematical concepts and counting tools –
from giant electronic calculators to the abaci of different cultures.
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The Ames Room shows the effects of scale and illusion. |
In Counting
Counting various quantities is one of the activities that people
engage in from young. However, sometimes we wonder, just how big is one
million? See how much space one million saga seeds occupy and be awed by
numbers that you can relate to in your daily lives like the number of
heartbeats in a typical lifetime.
Sometimes, numbers can be used to fool people. Some
exhibits in this section provide a few examples of well-known
mathematical tricks. |
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In Nature
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13... This is the Fibonacci Sequence, where each
number is derived from adding the previous two numbers. This sequence of
numbers can be found in many natural patterns like in pineapples,
sunflowers, nautilus and pine cones.
Our eyes are usually drawn to objects that are symmetrical. Leonardo
Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man is often used as a representation of symmetry
in the human body. The Soothing Symmetries exhibit anchors this section and explains what symmetry means to science and in mathematics, as well as in everyday life. |
In Shapes, Curves & Patterns
Circles, squares and triangles are just a few of the shapes that are
familiar to us through our daily lives. Discover the usefulness, beauty
and 'cleanness' of the round shape, and learn more about the other
shapes that can be found around us.
This section also features the Möbius strip that has several curious properties. |
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In Games & Puzzles
Many, if not all puzzles and games require mathematical logic and
deduction. This section uses the fun and excitement of various popular
games and puzzles, and the exhilaration of solving them, to attract and
engage the visitors to realise the mathematics in fun and games.
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The Odds Are Stacked Against You! explores the odds of various casino
games like roulette, blackjack and slot machines. This will set many
thinking about their chances of winning in gambling. |
In Time & The Heavens
Mathematics was developed to understand the cycles of nature as
observed in the seasons. Ancient people understood the need to define
time in relation to celestial movements for agricultural, astronomical,
astrological and navigational reasons.
This section looks at the mathematics of astronomy, its relationship
to the inventions of various cultural-historical calendars, and the
division of time into units of hours, minutes and seconds. |
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Challenges & Controversies
When we talk about mathematics, equations and formulas will pop into
our mind. There are hundreds of equations in mathematics, but which is
the Most ‘Beautiful’ Equation of all? You are invited to vote for your
favourite.
What do modern mathematicians actually do? What problems are of
interest today? These are some of the issues explored in this section.
Some outstanding challenges that remain unresolved are still intriguing
many mathematicians. Discover what some of these challenges are. |
In Real Applications
Mathematic is used in our everyday lives; from figuring out the
amount needed to buy your lunch to calculating the bank’s interest. This
section explores some of the real life applications of mathematics. For
example, internet banking is getting more and more common these days,
and we depend on cryptology – the study of protecting information using
codes – to keep our transactions safe. Learn more about how it is done
in this section. |
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Awesome, Fearsome Calculus
Calculus is the study of change and it is one of the most important
fields in mathematics. Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz are usually
credited with the invention of calculus. Newton used calculus in his
laws of motion and gravitational attraction.
Explore an introductory calculus lesson by taking something to the
limit in Know Your Limits, and learn more about slopes, tangents,
integration and differentiation in this section's other exhibits. |
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