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Math From a Biblical Worldview
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The Hannon (2021) textbook linked God and a biblical worldview to math in many ways
that I had not thought of previously. I particularly enjoyed reading about the link to science and
math and how the principles apply to both. The use of real-world concepts throughout the book
spotlighted the relevance of the basics of mathematics. The foundational building block for
increasingly advanced math is simple counting. Math begins from the beginning, just as the
Bible does in Genesis. Counting literally springs from nothing (zero) and moves on infinitely. As
clearly God existed before nothing became all things, some measure of less-than any quantity
(negative numbers) existed logically also. The textbook helps draw the parallel between order in
numbers and the grand order created by God.
The history of symbols and their representations is a major theme in the textbook.
Graphic representations have been used to signify things such as our present-day numerals or
symbols throughout human history. Roman numerals are a system from centuries ago which still
have meaning today. Some symbols have represented place value. Hannon suggests that students
should explore all systems including binary numbers (2021). Equality signs have also been
represented in many symbols over time and cultures. Addition signs have morphed over time into
the symbol we use in the US today. By connecting addition facts to real life examples, students
gain a knowledge of fixed laws. When looking at the different methods for muti-digit addition
and subtraction, the “speed mathematics simplified method” looks the simplest and easiest to
use. Due to the defined order of advanced math, we can teach our students to express the
consistency of God as they move through real world situations.
References
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Hannon, K. (2021). Revealing arithmetic: Math Concepts from a Biblical Worldview. New Leaf
Publishing Group.
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These dispositions are aligned with the fruit of the spirit referenced in Galatians 5: 22-23,
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law (New International Version,
1984). "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (New International
Version, 1984, Philippians 4:6-7). “Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted
knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. The
Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true” (New
International Version, 1984, Ecclesiastes 12:9-10).
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These laws were meant to specifically exclude students based on their disability and deny
those students educational opportunities. Isaiah 42:16 says,
I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, in paths they do not know I will
guide them, I will make darkness into light before them. And rugged places into
plains. These are the things I will do, and I will not leave them undone. (New
American Standard Bible)
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After readings in the Hannon (2021) text, what thoughts come to mind as you think about math from a
biblical world view?
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