Maths is Pattern
Patterns are Everywhere
In our everyday world, pattern is everywhere.
Throughout history, humans have noticed and recorded patterns.
The mathematics of patterns has been (for the most part) derived from the study of natural things and events. Those with insight have noticed patterns, studied and recorded them.
Mathematics is the science of patterns
Lynn Arthur Steen
Mathematics is a unique and powerful way of viewing the world to investigate patterns, order, generality and uncertainty.
Mathematics assists individuals to make meaning of their world.
The use of mathematics empowers individuals to distil the essence of life experiences
into universally true abstractions and, at the same time,
to apply these abstract ideas to interpret new situations in the real world.
Mathematics Years 1-10 Syllabus, 2004,
The State of Queensland, The Office of the Queensland Studies Authority.
Rationale, page 1