My Philosophy of Mathematics with a Touch of Psychology
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had an expertise in mathematics and a passion for psychology. Something about numbers, variables, and equations have always intrigued me. It is my belief that my general need to make sense of things is where this proficiency stems from. Whenever anything in my life does not line up, I use my problem solving skills to make sense of the world around me. Things that do not make sense, in my mind, have to be solved. Thus, I have grown to be a person who likes order and logic. For this reason, I use the skills and techniques that I have learned in mathematics in everyday scenarios that can also extend to psychology. Anything from understanding why a person may lie to figuring out why a total from online shopping isn’t what I thought it would be. Analyzing data, thinking critically, and interpreting results are only some of the skills that I, and we as a society, use daily for any job field.
These skills are only some of the ones taught in any given mathematics class. Mathematics is more than just numbers and proofs. Mathematics teaches the skills that are needed to benefit all people universally. Real life applied mathematics helped me to better understand concepts. Throughout my math career, it was always prevalent how necessary it is to apply these skills in real life. This was how I learned to use mathematical thinking. Mathematical thinking is how you utilize the skills acquired in the classroom. It is not always about performing mathematics using numbers but thinking in an abstract way that applies those same skills to everyday activities.
As mentioned previously, my passion for psychology actually plays an important role along with mathematics. The skills that I have learned in math are used in this field too. When doing mathematics, it is important to analyze your problem carefully, so it can be executed properly. However, these skills in particular apply to psychology and all works and aspects of life. They are key to understanding other people and ourselves. Without a higher level of mathematical understanding, it would be almost impossible to think abstractly or outside the box.
With my level of mathematical understanding, I have learned universal skills to progress myself into the real world. Fostering mathematics in particular allows for the fostering of creativity because the ability to think outside the box is what allows for innovation in all fields. Mathematics is a universal language, so it is imperative that we understand it and keep our own intelligence at a constant high level to foster continued growth.
These skills are only some of the ones taught in any given mathematics class. Mathematics is more than just numbers and proofs. Mathematics teaches the skills that are needed to benefit all people universally. Real life applied mathematics helped me to better understand concepts. Throughout my math career, it was always prevalent how necessary it is to apply these skills in real life. This was how I learned to use mathematical thinking. Mathematical thinking is how you utilize the skills acquired in the classroom. It is not always about performing mathematics using numbers but thinking in an abstract way that applies those same skills to everyday activities.
As mentioned previously, my passion for psychology actually plays an important role along with mathematics. The skills that I have learned in math are used in this field too. When doing mathematics, it is important to analyze your problem carefully, so it can be executed properly. However, these skills in particular apply to psychology and all works and aspects of life. They are key to understanding other people and ourselves. Without a higher level of mathematical understanding, it would be almost impossible to think abstractly or outside the box.
With my level of mathematical understanding, I have learned universal skills to progress myself into the real world. Fostering mathematics in particular allows for the fostering of creativity because the ability to think outside the box is what allows for innovation in all fields. Mathematics is a universal language, so it is imperative that we understand it and keep our own intelligence at a constant high level to foster continued growth.