NUMBER SYSTEMS
It was time to choose the topics we
have to report as a group. But, choosing a topic is not that easy. We had to
answer the mathematical problems as fast as we can to have the privilege to select
among the topics: Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Computers.
And since our group was the fastest one to answer the first question, we
decided and chose Number Systems. It was the easiest one, or so we thought.
I could say my group mates had
intense preparations for our report and creative presentation. While I was busy
with other academic requirements, my problematic thesis specifically, my group
mates discussed perhaps even argued on how we are going to pull off our report.
I, on the other hand, discussed with them online and through texts. Knowing
that we’re the first group, it was a challenge for us because other groups
would look up to us as the standard or
point of reference for the next
reports.
On January 15, the limelight was finally
on our group. We first had a debate with a proposition, “Which number system
will be efficient and beneficial for the future?” The government side defended
the decimal system while the opposition sided with the binary system. The
government emphasized that decimal system has been used and proven to be
effective for centuries. On the other hand, the opposition stressed the
importance of binary systems especially on computers and other gadgets.
Although unprepared, I, being on the opposition side, defended binary systems
with all my might. Our group fought hard for binary systems but I guess, the
body isn’t convinced, and still chose decimal systems.
After the debate, we had an outdoor
game with a twist: they were not allowed to talk. We could see the frustration
in their eyes. It was as if they wanted to scream when they couldn’t find the
stations being described. At the end of the day, most of the groups were able
to finish, and I know all the groups enjoyed the silence.
For the second and final installment
of our report, we had presented a short film, which is a product of much
creative juices and hard work. It was about a student, the son of the dean, who
was tasked to solve a mathematical problem in order to stop the detonation of
the bomb implanted in the school. He sought for clues and tailored all of them
together. He finally got the right answer, stopped the bomb from exploding, and
saved the whole school. Personally, I was amazed on how our story was written.
Each scene, each character had a connection to the whole story and was not just
considered as mere cameos. Although
all of us did a good job, it was Ms. Jessy Panggoy who really took an extra
effort and time to produce the short film.
Overall, we learned that number systems
were not easy at all. We may have thought it was easy but we totally overlooked
how complex and how it was deeply rooted all throughout history. However, being
with such energetic and intellectual group mates, discussing and sharing number
systems to the whole class was not that difficult after all.
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