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Matching Fractions
7 to 11
Can you find different ways of showing the same fraction? Try this matching game and see.
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Let's Investigate Triangles
5 to 7
Vincent and Tara are making triangles with the class construction set. They have a pile of strips of different lengths. How many different triangles can they make?
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The Use of Mathematics in Computer Games
An account of how mathematics is used in computer games including geometry, vectors, transformations, 3D graphics, graph theory and simulations.
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Interacting With the Geometry of the Circle
Jennifer Piggott and Charlie Gilderdale describe a free interactive
circular geoboard environment that can lead learners to pose
mathematical questions.
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Fencing
7 to 11
Arrange your fences to make the largest rectangular space you can. Try with four fences, then five, then six etc.
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A Square Deal
7 to 11
Complete the magic square using the numbers 1 to 25 once each. Each
row, column and diagonal adds up to 65.
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The Chinese Remainder Theorem
In this article we shall consider how to solve problems such as "Find all integers that leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 2, 3, and 5."
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Curve Spotting
5 to 7
Can you spot circles, spirals and other types of curves in these photos?