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This feature introduces students to the topic of networks, which has many real life applications.
The problems in this feature will encourage students to experiment, conjecture and deduce general relationships for networks in different contexts.
You can find out more about real life applications of networks in these Plus articles.
You can also watch a recording of the webinar in which we discussed the mathematical thinking which can be prompted by these activities.
game
Sprouts
A game for 2 people. Take turns joining two dots, until your opponent is unable to move.
problem
Who's who?
Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
Can you solve the clues to find out who's who on the friendship graph?
problem
The Bridges of Konigsberg
Age
11 to 18
Challenge level
Investigate how networks can be used to solve a problem for the 18th Century inhabitants of Konigsberg.
problem
Can you traverse it?
Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
How can you decide if a graph is traversable?
problem
Network Trees
Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
Explore some of the different types of network, and prove a result about network trees.
problem
Euler meets Schlegel
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Discover how networks can be used to prove Euler's Polyhedron formula.
article
If I share, will my friends share too?
Read about how mathematicians used network theory to predict the spread of disease among teenagers.