MATHEMATICS IN DAILY LIFE

1. When we get up we see the time of waking to verify whether we have enough time to
attend to various responsibilities. (Awareness of time, reading a clock / watch, planning
ones routine.)
2. When we brush

our teeth the life of the brush, its cost, the paste, its available quantity to
get new one come to ones mind. (Cost accounting!)
3. In this connection, use of water, its availability, conservation, proper use of waste water
are relevant to think. (Awareness of environment, nature, preservation of the same)
4. Drinking coffee, tea, milk- the quantity, the temperature balance not affecting the tongue,
quantity consumable, proportion of mixes constituting milk, coffee powder or decoction,
boiling stage, filtering mechanism, washed cups / glasses ensuring health and a host of
things require analysis, reasoning and attention. (Practical knowledge of ratio and
proportion in domestic life also)
5. Same is the case with bathing. (water use and conservation)
6. When it comes to wearing of dresses, the size, the make, its durability, its

conditionwashed

and ironed with creases etc., need knowledge of proportion, geometry.

(Measurement of length, skill in transformation of cloth into clothe and other
ideas
indicated)
7. Taking food as breakfast needs clear knowledge of proportion for preparation to have

good taste- more salt, chilly etc., besides spoiling the taste will affect health too as proper
balance has to be maintained. In that connection procurement of raw materials for
preparation of food needs mention which involves calculation, commercial mathematics
to study how a dealer measures, calculates and gives change! (Practical study of
commercial mathematics can be used as project at various levels.)
8. Attending to ones place of study or work, duty involves transport, punctuality, comfort

proportionate to ones means, time management and such other skills borrowed from
mathematics! (This study is interesting in itself with shades of time and work, time
and
distance with more in depth analysis as below)
9. Fees / salary got calculated suitably for the person, post,

work ethics, work involvement

daily, weekly, monthly compared with the international or national or state
standardization involves a good deal of mathematics though it may require some units of
management and accounting which can be done effectively by a student of mathematics!
10. Leisure management requires a study of total time available, money available, types of
entertainments available and taste of individuals to be observed, cultivated and practised
involving units of skills needed for each shade of the work. (Ah! Entertainment industry
gaining ground in the global economy also needs mathematical knowledge!)
11. Planning for social accountability again requires commitment, universal love, money,

mind and man management skills which is something like a corollary for the main
theorem of life lived by a human individual. It will add lustre to ones life to make one
enjoy it to the full. In fact such tastes cultivated lead one to realize ones aesthetic
potential to be of enjoyment to oneself as also to others around- near and far by this
approach. The subject mathematics offers innumerable opportunities for a discerning
person with a good background in mathematics to create new knowledge, to refine
existing ones and to enjoy repeating certain structures exclusively for their aesthetic value
which is a higher order personality trait. (Solving puzzles, riddles, construction of magic

squares in general, date magic squares studied by Ramanujan, construction of

problems
of this type are all possible if, taste in mathematics is cultivated and practised.)

10 Everyday Reasons Why Statistics Are Important

Statistics are sets of mathematical equations that are used to analyze what is
happening in the world around us. You've heard that today we live in the Information
Age where we understand a great deal about the world around us. Much of this
information was determined mathematically by using statistics. When used correctly,
statistics tell us any trends in what happened in the past and can be useful in
predicting what may happen in the future.
Let's look at some examples of how statistics shape your life when you don't even
know it.
1. Weather Forecasts
Do you watch the weather forecast sometime during the day? How do you use that
information? Have you ever heard the forecaster talk about weather models? These
computer models are built using statistics that compare prior weather conditions with
current weather to predict future weather.
2. Emergency Preparedness
What happens if the forecast indicates that a hurricane is imminent or that tornadoes
are likely to occur? Emergency management agencies move into high gear to be ready
to rescue people. Emergency teams rely on statistics to tell them when danger may
occur.
3. Predicting Disease
Lots of times on the news reports, statistics about a disease are reported. If the
reporter simply reports the number of people who either have the disease or who
have died from it, it's an interesting fact but it might not mean much to your life. But
when statistics become involved, you have a better idea of how that disease may
affect you.
For example, studies have shown that 85 to 95 percent of lung cancers are smoking
related. The statistic should tell you that almost all lung cancers are related to

smoking and that if you want to have a good chance of avoiding lung cancer, you
shouldn't smoke.
4. Medical Studies
Scientists must show a statistically valid rate of effectiveness before any drug can be
prescribed. Statistics are behind every medical study you hear about.
5. Genetics
Many people are afflicted with diseases that come from their genetic make-up and
these diseases can potentially be passed on to their children. Statistics are critical in
determining the chances of a new baby being affected by the disease.
6. Political Campaigns
Whenever there's an election, the news organizations consult their models when they
try to predict who the winner is. Candidates consult voter polls to determine where
and how they campaign. Statistics play a part in who your elected government
officials will be
7. Insurance
You know that in order to drive your car you are required by law to have car
insurance. If you have a mortgage on your house, you must have it insured as well.
The rate that an insurance company charges you is based upon statistics from all
drivers or homeowners in your area.
8. Consumer Goods
Wal-Mart, a worldwide leading retailer, keeps track of everything they sell and use
statistics to calculate what to ship to each store and when. From analyzing their vast
store of information, for example, Wal-Mart decided that people buy strawberry Pop
Tarts when a hurricane is predicted in Florida! So they ship this product to Florida
stores based upon the weather forecast.
9. Quality Testing
Companies make thousands of products every day and each company must make sure
that a good quality item is sold. But a company can't test each and every item that
they ship to you, the consumer. So the company uses statistics to test just a few,

called a sample, of what they make. If the sample passes quality tests, then the
company assumes that all the items made in the group, called a batch, are good.
10. Stock Market
Another topic that you hear a lot about in the news is the stock market. Stock
analysts also use statistical computer models to forecast what is happening in the
economy.

Coordinate Geometry
The coordinate geometry is an important branch of mathematics. It mainly helps us to
locate the points in a plane. Its uses are spread in all fields like trigonometry,
calculus ,dimensional geometry etc. And the subject have obvious applications in
statistics ,physics also. Here we will see some applications through examples. First we
will see the coordinate plane, which is made up of x and y axes. The horizontal line is
the x axis and the vertical line is the y axis.

In real life for the construction field we are mainly using the
coordinate geometry. The sketch of the building is pure geometry.
and for printing pdf files we are using this geometry help. For finding
the distance between the places we are using coordinate geometry
and in geography also it have many applications . In astrophysics to
find the distance between the planets,coordinate geometry helps.

10 Everyday Reasons Why Algebra is Important in your Life

Mathematics is one of the first things you learn in life. Even as a baby you learn to
count. Starting from that tiny age you will start to learn how to use building blocks
how to count and then move on to drawing objects and figures. All of these things are
important preparation to doing algebra.
The key to opportunity
These are the years of small beginnings until the day comes that you have to be able
to do something as intricate as algebra. Algebra is the key that will unlock the door
before you. Having the ability to do algebra will help you excel into the field that you
want to specialize in. We live in a world where only the best succeed.
Taking a detour on not
Having the ability and knowledge to do algebra will determine whether you will take
the short cut or the detour in the road of life.
Prerequisite for advanced training
Most employers expect their employees to be able to do the fundamentals of algebra.
If you want to do any advanced training you will have to be able to be fluent in the
concept of letters and symbols used to represent quantities.
Science
When doing any form of science, whether just a project or a lifetime career choice,
you will have to be able to do and understand how to use and apply algebra.
Every day life
Formulas are a part of our lives. Whether we drive a car and need to calculate the
distance, or need to work out the volume in a milk container, algebraic formulas are
used everyday without you even realizing it.

Analysis
When it comes to analyzing anything, whether the cost, price or profit of a business
you will need to be able to do algebra. Margins need to be set and calculations need
to be made to do strategic planning and analyzing is the way to do it.
Data entry
What about the entering of any data. Your use of algebraic expressions and the use of
equations will be like a corner stone when working with data entry. When working on
the computer with spreadsheets you will need algebraic skills to enter, design and
plan.
Decision making
Decisions like which cell phone provider gives the best contracts to deciding what
type of vehicle to buy, you will use algebra to decide which one is the best one. By
drawing up a graph and weighing the best option you will get the best value for your
money.

Why is Geometry Important in Everyday Life?

Mathematical thinking and reasoning begins for students long before it is taught through any sort
of schooling. Beginning as infants, humans are attracted to patterns, designs and shapes. Parents
reinforce this by often purchasing toys or mobiles with brightly colored shapes, pictures or
designs. Babies are attracted to these items before they are able to reach, grasp or manipulate
them in anyway. Later, toys are manipulated in such a way as to provide further hands on
learning to develop these types of skills. These shapes and designs are the very foundational
level of the mathematical field of geometry.

Geometry is everywhere. Angles, shapes, lines, line segments, curves, and other aspects of
geometry are every single place you look, even on this page. Letters themselves are constructed
of lines, line segments, and curves! Take a minute and look around the room you are in, take
note of the curves, angles, lines and other aspects which create your environment. Notice that

some are two-dimensional while others are three-dimensional. These man-made geometrical
aspects please us in an aesthetic way.

An angle is formed when two rays come together at the same point (end point). The distance
between the two rays is measured in degrees using a tool known as a protractor. Angles can be
found on the human body as well as in the many structures we have created for living and
working. On your body, each joint as it is moved creates different sized angles based on how far
apart the body parts are located. An example of angles with in a home might include the
brackets holding a shelf to the wall. Angles are created as shapes come together.

Shapes are unique representations with specific properties to define them. Shapes can be two- or
three- dimensional. There are numerous defined shapes. Shapes include things such as
polygons, which include squares, circles, rectangles, triangles, etc.., quadrangles, which include
parallelograms, rhombus, trapezoids, etcsolids, which include cylinders, pyramids, prisms,
etc Each item in our tangible world is created by combining shapes of some sort
together. Thinking of a soda can as a cylinder or a refrigerator as a combination of squares,
cubes and rectangles provides a deeper understanding of how shapes can be combined together
to create the world around us.

A line is the path, which is always straight, and extends out infinitely (forever). A line will not
necessarily extend forever, but in order for it to be considered a line, it has the potential to, if
continued on, to never end. Lines are represented by a straight line with arrows on both ends,
indicating that it could extend forever. Line segments are similar to lines, in that they are
always straight, but they do not extend out forever, instead they end at specific points, known as
endpoints. Line segments are typically represented by a straight line with two dots at each end,
representing the end points. These end points are generally given a label such as line segment
AB. Acurve is similar to a line segment in that it has two specific end points, however it is
never straight. A curve would be represented in the same manner; however, instead of being
straight the portion between the two end points would be curved.

Nature also has an abundance of geometry. Patterns can be found on leaves, in flowers, in
seashells and many other places. Even our own bodies consist of patterns, curves and line
segments. It is through the observation of nature that scientists have begun to explore and
explain the more basic principles now accepted as scientific truths. These observations and
realizations have lead to the progression of new learning in both science and geometry. This
began with the simple repetitive patterns such as the orbiting of the planets or the back and forth
motion of a pendulum. It continues today as new theorems and natural events are explained and
represented through geometric representations, thinking and principles.

At the most basic level, geometric principles occur all around us. Mankind craves the
geometrical principles and to explain events occurring within the natural world. Home builders,
interior designers, landscape designers all rely on geometric principles to attract the eye of
prospective customers. In nature, animals use the patterns and other geometric ideas as part of
the reproduction process, defense mechanisms, and as a method to attract others. In some cases,
the geometry found in nature has provided inspiration for man-made items. While in other cases,
it is the natural events which have provided the inspiration for further developments and
understanding of geometric principles and ideas.

Homes maximize their geometric aspects to draw the eye of potential buyers. Curves are added to
break up traditional rectangular patterns. Spiral stairways might be added to replace the traditional
straight staircases. Patterns are found in every single part of the home including: painting designs,
window placements, carpeting, and numerous other examples. In addition to the aesthetic
principles, geometric thinking is needed to ensure homes and buildings are structurally
sound. Understanding which angles provide make for stronger and safer buildings has helped to
change trends in construction. Additionally, laws, in this case building codes, have been changed to
include the implementation of the known laws of geometry into various trades. These changes have
significantly increased the safety of many things in our world.

Therefore, many professions require at least a foundational understanding of geometry. Sports,

construction, weaving, sewing, decorating, as well as many others require the use of the concepts
learned through the study of geometry. In many of these professions, the knowledge learned
through a complete understanding of geometric principles has provided not only an increase in

safety, but also an increase in the creation of tools, skill level enhancement, and aesthetically
pleasing arrangements. In sports, an understanding of angles might allow a baseball player to
better catch or hit a ball farther. In weaving and sewing, aesthetics can of course be increased by
using geometric designs, but other designs can be introduced, perhaps increasing sales for a new
clothing designer.

In fact, almost all professions require some basic understanding of the more basic principles of
geometry. Whether it includes the idea of shapes or on the more complex end, the understanding
of the process involved in proving a supposition, geometry is a direct or indirect influence. Part
of geometric thinking is the understanding of thinking in a critical manner and deducing answers
given specific facts. In this way, geometry is a life-long skill. It is this type of thinking which is
used to create new inventions or discover solutions to a variety of life's problems. In the end,
geometry surrounds all of us, making it a safer and more productive place.