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Mathematics is essentially the study of patterns. We may have a given problem to solve, but if it is an example
of a set of problems that can be solved (a pattern) then we can solve it.
The purpose of this site is to provide links to world wide web material that assists students involved in
studying mathematics in the UK.
Mathematics can be studied as an
abstraction , that is with out reference to the real world . However, mathematics
also underpins the very real human advances in sciecne and technology.
Mathematics has been studied for thousands of years. Much of our understanding in mathematics comes from ancient times.
Because of its profound importance, mathematics is a topic studied from early or pre-school ages
right through school. It can be studied at as a degree at university and also forms part of engineering and
computer science and general science curricula at university.
Mathematics is also a widespread subject of research.