Why must I learn Math?

Mathematics is inseparable from life as we know it

Mathematics. Without explaining what it is, everyone will know. Without having to make small talk I will give a view of Mathematics and why Mathematics is an important science that must be learned by everyone.

The word Mathematics comes from Latin language "mathemata" which means "something learned". Whereas mathematics in Dutch is called "wiskunde>" which means "exact science". Mathematics emphasizes activities in the world of ratios (reasoning), not emphasizing the results of experiments or the results of mathematical observations formed because of human thoughts, which are related to ideas, processes, and reasoning (Russeffendi ET, 1980: 148).

Mathematics is formed from human experience in his world empirically. Then the experience is processed in the world of ratios, processed in analysis with reasoning in cognitive structures so that mathematical concepts are formed so that the mathematical concepts that are formed are easily understood by others and can be manipulated appropriately, then the mathematical language or notation is used mathematics that is of global value (universal). The mathematical concept is obtained because the process of thinking, because of that logic is the basis of the formation of mathematics.

Thus, Mathematics provides quite a lot of benefits for life, especially for mathematicians themselves. Here are the benefits that can be obtained based on my discussion with Mathematicians FMIPA Unsyiah:

1. Can train to think logically, critically, creatively, and organized

2. Can help draw conclusions correctly and correctly

3. Can practice a careful, careful and careful attitude

4. Can practice patience

5. Can support other fields of science

6. Can help solve problems in everyday life

The topics of science in mathematics are very numerous and difficult to group, because each topic complements each other. But I try to give an overview of the grouping of fields in mathematics that are studied in general.

Mathematics is divided into two:

1. Pure Mathematics

- Algebra

- Calculus and analysis

- Geometry and topology

- Combinatorics

- Logic

- Number theory

2. Applied Mathematics

- Dynamic systems and differential equations

- Mathematical Physics

- computing

- Information theory and signal processing

- Probability and statistics

- Game theory

- Operations research

We don't know then we don't love, if you are really interested in mathematics you must try to recognize him, guaranteed you will definitely be more curious about mathematics that is very interesting where the knowledge is interconnected with each other and a lot of benefits. But mr. Zahnur, M. Info. Tech said that, is good at programming by practice, is good at math by doing (practice solving problems). It is not a theory that will make you proficient in mathematics, but how much you practice solving problems that exist in mathematics.

Hopefully this article can provide benefits and hope you become the next mathematician.

With love, Yeti Mawarni

Master of Mathematics

Syiah Kuala University

An expert master’s that opens many doors to further studies or industry
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Matematika. Tanpa dijelaskan apa itu, semua orang pasti akan tahu. Tanpa harus berbasa-basi saya akan memberikan pandangan terhadap Matematika dan mengapa Matematika merupakan ilmu penting yang harus dipelajari oleh diri saya secara pribadi.

Matematika terbentuk dari pengalaman manusia dalam dunianya secara empiris. Kemudian pengalaman itu diproses di dalam dunia rasio, diolah secara analisis dengan penalaran di dalam struktur kognitif sehingga sampai terbentuk konsep-konsep matematika supaya konsep-konsep matematika yang terbentuk itu mudah dipahami oleh orang lain dan dapat dimanipulasi secara tepat, maka digunakan bahasa matematika atau notasi matematika yang bernilai global (universal). Konsep matematika didapat karena proses berpikir, karena itu logika adalah dasar terbentuknya matematika.

Dengan demikian, Matematika memberikan cukup banyak manfaat bagi kehidupan khususnya bagi saya sendiri. Berikut adalah manfaat yang dapat saya peroleh :

1. Dapat melatih saya berfikir secara logis, kritis, kreatif, dan terorganisir

2. Dapat mebantu saya menarik kesimpulan secara tepat dan benar

3. Dapat melatih saya sikap yang teliti, cermat dan kehati-hatian

4. Dapat melatih saya kesabaran

5. Dapat menunjang saya dalam bidang ilmu lainnya

6. Dapat membantu memecahkan persoalan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari saya

Topik-topik ilmu di dalam matematika sangat banyak dan sulit dikelompokkan, disebabkan karena setiap topik saling melengkapi antara satu sama lain. Namun saya mencoba memberi gambaran atas pengelompokan bidang di dalam matematika yang dipelajari secara umum.

Matematika terbagi dua :

1. Matematika Murni

- Aljabar

- Kalkulus dan analisis

- Geometri dan topologi

- Kombinatorik

- Logika

- Teori Bilangan

2. Matematika Terapan 

- Sistem dinamik dan persamaan differensial

- Fisika Matematika

- Komputasi

- Teori informasi dan pengolahan sinyal

- Peluang dan statistik

- Teori game

- Riset opreasi

Tak kenal maka tak sayang, jika Anda memang tertarik pada Matematika cobalah kenali dia, dijamin Anda pasti akan makin penasaran tentang matematika yang sangat menarik dimana ilmunya saling terhubung satu sama lain serta banyak sekali manfaatnya. Namun seperti kata Bapak Dr. Zahnur, M. Info. Tech, pandai pemrograman by practice (latihan membuat program), pandai matematika by doing (latihan menyelesaikan soal). Bukanlah teori yang akan membuat Anda mahir matematika, tapi banyaknya Anda berlatih memecahkan masalah yang ada di dalam ilmu matematika.

Semoga tulisan ini dapat memberi manfaat dan semoga Anda menjadi the next mathematician.

Yeti Mawarni

Master of Mathematics

Syiah Kuala University

An expert master’s that opens many doors to further studies or industry