The Tower of Hanoi is an ancient mathematical challenge.
In this article for Primary teachers, we suggest a four step data handling model, based on the work of Alan Graham.
Progression from natural frequencies to proportions to the multiplication rule, and hence to probability trees.
A man has 5 coins in his pocket. Given the clues, can you work out what the coins are?
Proof does have a place in Primary mathematics classrooms, we just need to be clear about what we mean by proof at this level.
If you take four consecutive numbers and add them together, the answer will always be even. What else do you notice?
Five equations and five unknowns. Is there an easy way to find the unknown values?
