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An Introduction to Mathematical Induction
This article gives an introduction to mathematical induction, a powerful method of mathematical proof.
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Counting Sweets
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How might you use mathematics to improve your chances of guessing the number of sweets in a jar?
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Arrays, Multiplication and Division
This article explores the use of the array to support children's thinking around multiplication and division.
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Numbers Numbers Everywhere!
Bernard Bagnall recommends some primary school problems which use numbers from the environment around us, from clocks to house numbers.
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The Birthday Bet
14 to 16
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The next ten people coming into a store will be asked their
birthday. If the prize is £20, would you bet £1 that two
of these ten people will have the same birthday ?
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Why Do People Find Probability Unintuitive and Difficult?
Uncertain about the likelihood of unexpected events? You are not alone!
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Think of Two Numbers
11 to 14
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Think of two whole numbers under 10, and follow the steps. I can work out both your numbers very quickly. How?
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Hidden Squares
11 to 14
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Can you find the squares hidden on these coordinate grids?
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Sums of Squares
16 to 18
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Can you prove that twice the sum of two squares always gives the sum of two squares?