Mathematics Essays

Math ISU on Tower of Hanoi
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Introduction – The Legend In 1833, Edouard Lucas, a French Mathematician, has created a game puzzle and named it Tower of Hanoi (Bogomolny, n.d., para. 1). In truth, the inspiratio...

Is Complete Certainty Achievable in Mathematics?
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Prescribed Title: Mathematicians have the concept of rigorous proof, which leads to knowing something with complete certainty. Consider the extent to which complete certainty might be achievable ...

Extant Egyptian Mathematical Texts
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction:  There are only a handful of Egyptian mathematical texts that are still in existence today. It is amazing how these ancient texts can survive for thousands of years so we can continue to stu...

Mathematical Modeling of Diseases: Varicella Infection Rates
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: To what extent can varicella be eradicated with the usage of vaccines? Mathematical Modeling of Diseases: Varicella Infection Rates  Table of Contents: Introduct...

Derivation and Geometry of the Catenary Curve
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Mathematics SL Derivation and Geometry of the Catenary Curve Table of Contents Introduction 1 The Catenary Curve ...

How does the jump of a horse affect its performance in showjumping competitions?
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: How does the jump of a horse affect its performance in showjumping competitions?       1.0 Rationale:   In this Math IA,...

Equation to Model a Cooling Cup of Coffee
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: MATHEMATICS SL Internal Assessment Mathematically Determining an Equation to Model a Cooling Cup of Coffee I. Introduction After having spent countless hours completin...

Correlation the Number of the Students’ College Applications and Consumption of Caffeine
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction:   Correlation the Number of the Students’ College Applications and Consumption of Caffeine Introduction and statement of intent: Students are exposed t...

Power Flow Studies Using MATLAB
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Power Flow Studies Using MATLAB Executive Summary The report aims to show the differences between Newton-Raphson and Gauss-Seidel methods by using them to analyse a power flow ...

How Does the Idea of Limits Make the Calculus Precise?
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: How does the idea of limits make the calculus precise? In this essay, I will be discussing the topic of differentiation and how the ideas of the calculus were criticised. I will be givi...

Mathematical Basis of Big Bang Cosmology
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: How did the universe begin?   Table of Contents: Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………...

Using Mathematics to Solve Crime
Example essay. Last modified: 30th Jul 2019
Introduction:             Typically, when people ask me why I want to go into Law Enforcement, I shut down. It’s a simple question, really, but the answer i...

Using Game Theory to Predict Brexit Outcomes
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Apr 2019
Introduction: “Consider the negotiations over Brexit between the UK and the EU. Use Game Theory to describe the players’ strategies, their payoffs and how the game is played. Solve your model to predict the ou...

Concepts of Gender and Mathematics
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Introduction In 1896 Charles Darwin wrote “The chief distinction in the intellectual powers of the two sexes is shewn by the man’s attaining to a higher eminence, in whatever he takes up, than...

Analysis on Tristram Shandy's Paradox
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Tristram Shandy’s Paradox According to an Encyclopedia entry on NationMaster.com (2009) it is generally considered that the publications of Laurence Sterne’s The Life and Opinion of Tristr...

Accounting Ratio Analysis for Finances
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Ratio analysis is a useful tool for analyzing financial statements. Calculating ratios will aid in understanding the company’s strategy and in understanding its strengths and weaknesses relative...

Mathematical Learning in the Early Years
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Introduction This is a well known fact that the early years of a child’s life are very important in terms of their emotional and social development, their general well being and their intellectu...

The Concept of Probability in Mathematics
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Probability is a way of expressing knowledge or belief that an event will occur or has occurred. The concept has been given an exact mathematical meaning in probability theory, which is used extensive...

The Algorithm of Gaussian Elimination
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: In linear algebra, Gaussian elimination is an algorithm for solving systems of linear equations, finding the rank of a matrix, and calculating the inverse of an invertible square matrix. Gaussian elim...

The Pigeonhole Principle Forms
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: PIGEONHOLE PRINCIPLE. Student redefine this as common sense behind this basic idea of this mathematical principle; if there are n objects to be positioned in m receptacles (with m < n), at least tw...

Explanation of the Gantt Chart
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Its use a simple logic calculations to identify the critical path, it does include: – A sequence of activities has a timing duration. – Adding the timing durations from the start till the ...

Types of Mathematics and Engineering
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Engineering: Engineering is the word that does not have proper definition. Every person thinks with different point of view so create different definition but most commonly used definition of engineer...

Models of Lesson Planning for Mathematics
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: Introduction Planning the word it contains more weightage as compared to any other word. We can only achieve any target often a proper planning strategy. In planning what is target to achieve is our ...

Maths Teaching Guide: Algebraic Expressions
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Oct 2017
Introduction: 6 Algebraic Expressions You know to write the terms, coefficients and factors of an algebraic expression. to classify an algebraic expression as monomial, binomial, trinomial. to identify like term...

Cracking Ciphers Through Mathematics
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Oct 2017
Introduction: Math Exploration: Cracking different Ciphers Rationale From the ancient times to the modern day cryptography has played an important role in our lives. This mathematics exploration is going to look ...