Reflection on Babylonian Word Proble

 

 

After reading, I think that Babylonian word problems are practical because the language in the word problems and the information is given in the word problems were related to their real-life routines such as agriculture, harvesting, or construction of buildings. I believe that pure mathematics and applied mathematics are correlated. We can only use the formulas or given information if that information or formula is proved to be true. I think Babylonian mathematics is pure mathematics to some extent because they used math for their own sake to perform their daily routine work. 

           In terms of generality, I believe that mathematics is all about generalization and abstraction because both are important for understanding the concepts and follow the procedure. The tangible things can turn into abstraction, which helps to generalize the idea of mathematics. Generalization and abstraction help students to understand the concept behind what they are learning. The purpose of a math word problem is to connect us with real life. Everybody uses word problems in their daily routines because it is in our minds all day long. For example: after waking up, we start thinking about how much time I would take to some household work, cleaning, cooking, and go to work.