MATHEMATICS IN OUR LIFE AND HOW TO DEVELOPE IT

Name : Nuraida Lutfi Hastuti
NIM : 11301241031
Class : Mathematics Education 2011

            Mathematics is around us. We always meet mathematics in our activities. Even though we live together with mathematics, but mathematics is not a living creature. Then what happens with mathematics? Mathematics can also experiencing growth. To facilitate the mathematics of human life was made in such a way that it can develope. Of course there are people who was instrumental in developing the mathematical sciences.

            To develop the science of mathematics is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. Because mathematics is one of the fields of science then there are the steps in its development. It consists of:
            ANALYSIS STEPS
            In this process of problem solving research following the steps that perk do:
1. Problem Definition
At this step there are three main elements to be identified:
(A) Function Tujuan: state to help the destination for directing efforts to fulfill the objectives to be achieved.
(B) Functions Limits / constraints: constraints that affect the issue of the objectives to be achieved.
(C) the decision variables: variables that influence the decision-making problems.
2. Model Development
Collect data to assess the magnitude of the parameters of the problems faced affected. These estimates are used to construct and evaluate a mathematical model of the problem dart.
3. Solving Model
In formulating this problem typically use analytical models, the mathematical model that produces the equation, so that the optimum solution is achieved.
4. Validity Testing Model
Determine whether the model has been constructed to describe real situation accurately. If not, fix or create a new model.
5. Implementation of the final basil
Study or calculation basil translate into everyday language that is easily understood.

              MODELS IN RESEARCH
              In research recognized some form of a model that describes the characteristics and form a system problem. Various kinds of models in between:
Iconic Model
Is a physical replica as the original form with a much smaller scale. Example: The maker of the building, automotive models, and model airplanes.
Analog Model
A physical model but do not have a shape similar to that modeled. Example: thermometer gauge that indicates the level of the model temperatur.
Symbolic Model
Is a model that uses symbols (letters, numbers, shapes, images, etc.) which presents the characteristics and properties of a system darts. Comb: network (network diagrams), flow charts, flow charts, and others.
Mathematical Model
Includes models that represent the real situation of the system mathematical functions. Example: P = a'. Po state population models of living things.

              From the above, it is no less important is its application in life being so close to the mathematical problems in life. Starting from the initial steps that the role of college students is also important, especially students majoring in mathematics. Students can do simple research on the development of mathematics, or by raising issues that arise in the life of mathematics.

              This is one example of someone who has done research in the field of mathematics that is Wittgenstein. Wittgenstein is a unique philosopher. He criticizes his own opinion. Philosophers divide his views in two periods that are early and later. The early of Wittgentein’s view set by Tractatus Logico Philosophicus and the later set by Philosophical Investigations. Wittgenstein's conceptions of mathematics fall in three periods, that are early, midle and later. The early period Wittgenstein's conception of mathematics set by Tractatus Logico Philosophicus, the midle period set by Philosophical Grammar dan Philosophical Remarks, and the later period set by Remarks on the Foundations of Mathematics. The Wittgenstein’s view on mathematics is not belonging to logicism, formalism, or intuitionism. The later Wittgenstein on mathematics is that “Mathematics as a human invention”. He maintains his rejection for infinitely in mathematics.

              There are many other figures in mathematics research. In its development efforts as well as through a variety of ways. We may follow them, but with a different object and discover something new. With the existence of mathematical research is expected to solve problems in everyday life. In addition to the development of mathematics and produce researchers, especially those from Indonesia.
              Math is easy, math is beautiful, and mathematics is the breath of life.