MATHS PROJECT
CLASS XI
Title of the Project
“Exploring Mathematics Around Us: Real-Life Applications”
Submitted by: Hardik
Class: XI (Science)
Roll No: [Write your Roll No here]
Subject: Mathematics
School Name: [Write your School Name here]
Session: 2024 – 2025
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Hardik, a student of Class XI (Science), has successfully completed the
Mathematics project titled:
“Exploring Mathematics Around Us: Real-Life Applications”
as part of the academic requirement during the session 2024–2025. This project is the
result of his/her own efforts, observations, and creativity. It reflects a good understanding
of mathematical concepts used in real-life situations.
I wish him/her all the best for future endeavors.
Signature of Teacher: ________________________
Name of Teacher: ________________________
School Seal: ________________________
Table of Contents
Page No. Title
Cover Cover Page
- Certificate
1 Table of Contents
2 Brief Description of the Project
3 Symmetry in Nature & Environment
4 Geometry in Architecture
5 Patterns in Art (Rangoli, Mehndi,
Mandalas)
6 Math in Cooking, Shopping, and Kitchen
7 Math in Daily Life, Sports & Technology
8 Mathematics Used/Involved
9 Conclusion/Result
10 List of Resources
11 Acknowledgement
Page 2: Brief Description of the Project
Mathematics is the foundation of almost everything around us. It is a universal language
that helps us describe, understand, and navigate the world. From the way buildings are
constructed to how plants grow, from the design of a mobile phone to the calculation of
discounts in shops, math plays a vital and often invisible role in our lives.
We may not notice it, but we use mathematics daily — whether it's checking the time,
calculating the total of a bill, measuring ingredients while cooking, organizing data, or
understanding patterns in nature. This project has been designed to help us explore,
identify, and appreciate the role of mathematics in our surroundings.
By observing real-life examples, clicking photographs, and relating them to mathematical
concepts such as geometry, symmetry, ratio, percentage, angles, and more, we develop a
stronger connection between what we learn in class and what we experience in life. The aim
of this project is not just academic learning but to encourage curiosity, logical reasoning,
and critical thinking.
In this project, I have focused on various areas such as nature, architecture, art, cooking,
sports, technology, and time. Each area demonstrates how deeply mathematics is embedded
in our everyday actions. For instance, the symmetry found in flowers and butterflies, the use
of geometry in buildings and roads, patterns in traditional art like rangoli and mehndi, or
even the calculation of averages and scores in sports — all reflect the strong presence of
mathematical ideas.
To explore real-life situations where mathematics is used.
To connect textbook concepts with our everyday surroundings.
To observe mathematical patterns in nature and man-made structures.
To enhance analytical, observational, and logical skills.
To develop a better understanding and appreciation of mathematics as a practical
subject.
1. Observe and explore your home, neighborhood, school, and market.
2. Identify places, actions, or designs where math is being used.
3. Click photos or create drawings to support your findings.
4. Relate those observations to mathematical topics like shapes, patterns, ratios, angles,
measurements, etc.
5. Prepare detailed explanations along with visuals and compile the report.
Page 3: Symmetry in Nature & Environment
Mathematics is beautifully present in the natural world, especially in the form of symmetry.
Symmetry refers to a balanced and proportional similarity found in two halves of an object,
which means one side is a mirror image of the other.
In nature, we see a lot of symmetrical patterns which occur naturally, without any human
effort. For example, a butterfly has bilateral symmetry – if you draw a line through the
center of its body, both sides look the same. Many leaves also show symmetry, especially in
their vein structures. Flowers like the sunflower or hibiscus display radial symmetry.
Human faces and bodies also display approximate bilateral symmetry. Snowflakes have six-
fold rotational symmetry. Man-made structures like the Taj Mahal are examples of perfect
symmetry.
📸 Images to include:
Flower
Butterfly
Snowflake
Taj Mahal
Page 4: Geometry in Architecture
Geometry plays a crucial role in designing and constructing buildings, monuments, bridges,
and many more man-made structures. It helps architects and engineers plan designs that
are not only strong and stable but also aesthetically beautiful.
In any building, you can easily find rectangles (doors, windows), triangles (rooftops), circles
(domes), and cylinders (pillars). Floor tiles often show tessellation. Triangles are especially
important in bridge construction due to their ability to bear load.
📸 Images to include:
Buildings
Domes
Pyramids
Bridges
Page 5: Patterns in Art (Rangoli, Mehndi, Mandalas)
Indian art forms like rangoli, mehndi, mandalas, and kolam are full of rich mathematical
patterns. These traditional designs involve repetition, symmetry, geometry, and balance.
Rangoli designs follow geometrical patterns with repeated shapes. Mehndi involves
intricate symmetrical patterns. Mandalas are circular designs with radiating symmetry.
Kolam uses dots and lines based on math logic. Even Warli art uses triangles, circles, and
lines.
📸 Images to include:
Rangoli
Mehndi
Mandala or Kolam
Page 6: Math in Cooking, Shopping, and Kitchen
We use math daily in the kitchen without even realizing it. Cooking involves measurement,
quantity, time, temperature, and proportion.
For example, measuring 1 cup of flour or 2 teaspoons of sugar involves math. Cooking
recipes use ratios. Shopping involves percentages while calculating discounts or budget
planning.
📸 Images to include:
Measuring cup
Recipe book
Shopping bill
Kitchen scale
Page 7: Math in Daily Life, Sports & Technology
Mathematics is everywhere – in time, games, mobile phones, transportation, and even apps.
Clocks use angles and fractions. Calendars follow number patterns. Sports use averages and
strike rates. Technology involves data units and resolution. Travel uses distance, speed, and
time. Online shopping includes discounts and GST.
📸 Images to include:
Clock
Cricket scoreboard
Phone screen
Calendar
Page 8: Mathematics Used/Involved
This project helped me understand how many different mathematical concepts are hidden
in our surroundings. From food to buildings, phones to sports – math is everywhere.
Concepts used include: Geometry, Symmetry, Measurement, Ratio and Proportion,
Percentage, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages, and Logical Reasoning.
📸 Images to include:
Calculator
Ruler
Building shape
Cricket stats
Recipe
Page 9: Conclusion/Result
This project helped me realize that math is not just a subject but a part of life. It exists
everywhere — in nature, buildings, cooking, shopping, and technology.
It developed my logical thinking, observation power, and appreciation for the beauty of
math in the world.
Page 10: List of Resources
1. NCERT Mathematics Textbook (Class XI)
2. Internet: Google, YouTube, Wikipedia
3. Khan Academy (App & Website)
4. My surroundings and daily life observations
5. Support from parents and teachers
6. School library reference books
7. Class notes and lectures
Page 11: Acknowledgement
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my mathematics teacher for their guidance
and encouragement throughout the project.
I am thankful to my parents and friends who helped me collect real-life examples and
pictures.
Lastly, I appreciate the use of online platforms and textbooks which helped me understand
the concepts better.
