TMN3704
Assignment 03
, TASK 1: DEFINITION OF MATHEMATICS
"Mathematics is a language that makes use of symbols and notations to describe
numerical, geometric and graphical relationships" (DBE 2011, p.8). Identify any four key
concepts from this definition and give an example of each:
Symbols
o + plus sign / addition sign.
o - minus sign / subtraction sign.
o × times sign / multiplication sign.
o ÷ OR / division sign.
o = equals sign.
o < less than.
o > greater than.
o ≠ NOT equal to.
Notations:
The definition of a notation is a system of using symbols or signs as a form of
communication, or a short written note. An example of a notation is a chemist using
AuBr for gold bromide.
5 ≠ 4 5 is not equal to 4
Numerical Relationships:
Some examples of number relationships are comparison relationships and part-
whole relationships. Students with operational sense comprehend the operations of
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
“one to two more; one and two less, benchmarks between numbers from 5-10,
and part-part-whole relationships”.
Geometric relationships:
Geometric Relationships. Geometric relationships control the orientation of an
element with respect to another element or reference plane. For example, you can
define a tangent relationship between a line and an arc. If the adjoining elements
change, the tangent relationship is maintained between the elements.
Assignment 03
, TASK 1: DEFINITION OF MATHEMATICS
"Mathematics is a language that makes use of symbols and notations to describe
numerical, geometric and graphical relationships" (DBE 2011, p.8). Identify any four key
concepts from this definition and give an example of each:
Symbols
o + plus sign / addition sign.
o - minus sign / subtraction sign.
o × times sign / multiplication sign.
o ÷ OR / division sign.
o = equals sign.
o < less than.
o > greater than.
o ≠ NOT equal to.
Notations:
The definition of a notation is a system of using symbols or signs as a form of
communication, or a short written note. An example of a notation is a chemist using
AuBr for gold bromide.
5 ≠ 4 5 is not equal to 4
Numerical Relationships:
Some examples of number relationships are comparison relationships and part-
whole relationships. Students with operational sense comprehend the operations of
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
“one to two more; one and two less, benchmarks between numbers from 5-10,
and part-part-whole relationships”.
Geometric relationships:
Geometric Relationships. Geometric relationships control the orientation of an
element with respect to another element or reference plane. For example, you can
define a tangent relationship between a line and an arc. If the adjoining elements
change, the tangent relationship is maintained between the elements.
