Angles - points, lines and parallel lines

  • Maurits Cornelius Escher
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    Maurits Cornelius Escher

    Have you ever noticed how mathematical ideas are often used in patterns that we see all around us? This article describes the life of Escher who was a passionate believer that maths and art can be intertwined.

  • Coordinates and Descartes
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    Coordinates and Descartes

    Have you ever wondered how maps are made? Or perhaps who first thought of the idea of designing maps? We're here to answer these questions for you.

  • Pythagoras
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    Pythagoras

    Pythagoras of Samos was a Greek philosopher who lived from about 580 BC to about 500 BC. Find out about the important developments he made in mathematics, astronomy, and the theory of music.
  • Watch those Wheels
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    Watch those wheels

    Have you ever noticed the patterns in car wheel trims? These questions will make you look at car wheels in a different way!
  • Making Maths: Clinometer
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    Making maths: clinometer

    You can use a clinometer to measure the height of tall things that you can't possibly reach to the top of, Make a clinometer and use it to help you estimate the heights of tall objects.
  • Using GeoGebra
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    Using GeoGebra

    Never used GeoGebra before? This article for complete beginners will help you to get started with this free dynamic geometry software.

  • Square World
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    Square world

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star
    P is a point inside a square ABCD such that PA= 1, PB = 2 and PC = 3. How big is angle APB ?