Spur of the Moment

Algebra, the branch of mathematics in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent unknown numbers and this is also the topic that we chose for our group presentation thinking that it would be a lot easier discuss than those other topics that was presented to us and I guess we did the right choice. We were the second group who reported in our class and sad to say, we weren’t able to prepare that much. Even though we were given a lot of time to prepare, we wasn’t able to do so for our schedules did not match and there was also exams to prepare for. Still, we were able to discuss our topic in a presentable way.

Instead of reporting and having a debate on the first day, we did the games in its place. The first part of the game was done in a Quiz bowl manner and was managed by Kuting and I. The mechanics of the game was clearly stated and also the scoring system. Ate Nicole was the one who stated the objectives of the game and to guard or to lookout for those groups who was able to answer first. After the first part of the game, the Number Systems was announced as the one who got the highest points then we proceeded to the second part of the game which was managed by Queenie and Kim. The mechanics, scoring and objectives of the game were clearly stated by Quuenie. After that, the four remaining groups went outside to continue with the game and after a few minutes, went back inside the room with tired looking faces (guess they weren’t prepared for the second part). The Statistics was then declared the winner for they garnered the highest points and was promised with a reward by Ate Nicole.

On our second day, we finally reported. We did the reporting through an impromptu skit which for me turned out well for the topics under Algebra was clearly stated. The skit was all about a young girl played by Kuting who was having troubles with Algebra. Then we acted as her friends that would comfort her and tell her that Algebra wasn’t that hard. Each and one of us were able to discuss the topics with ease from the history of Algebra to Consumer Mathematics which is also related to Algebra. After the skit, we proceeded with our debate. The debate was about whether the branch of Algebra is essential in our daily lives. I was in the opposition group alongside Ate Nicole and Kim while Queenie, Kuting and Roma were in the affirmative group. As we were in the opposition we stand our ground defending that Algebra isn’t that necessary in our daily lives for it is not a basic necessity. We then expressed our own opinions about Algebra and how it affects our daily lives. In the end of the debate, Ate Nicole concluded that each and every one of us has our own perspectives about Algebra may it be bad or good or helpful or not. It depends on how Algebra was used on the field of study that that certain person is studying.

On the whole, our presentation was good enough. We were able to discuss the topics under Algebra and we were able to have fun. If only we were able to well prepare then I guess, we could have done better. But all is done and it is time for the next time to shine and to give their best shot J