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Angle measurement: an opportunity for equity
Suggestions for worthwhile mathematical activity on the subject of
angle measurement for all pupils.
Angles - points, lines and parallel lines
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articlePythagoras
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. -
articleCoordinates 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.
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articleMaurits 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.
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interactivityVirtual geoboard
A virtual geoboard that allows you to create shapes by stretching rubber bands between pegs on the board. Allows a variable number of pegs and variable grid geometry and includes a point labeller.
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problemRobotic rotations
Age11 to 16Challenge level
How did the the rotation robot make these patterns?
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problemShogi shapes
Age11 to 14Challenge level
Shogi tiles can form interesting shapes and patterns... I wonder whether they fit together to make a ring? -
problemPolygon pictures
Age11 to 14Challenge level
Can you work out how these polygon pictures were drawn, and use that to figure out their angles?
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problemSame length
Age11 to 16Challenge level
Construct two equilateral triangles on a straight line. There are two lengths that look the same - can you prove it?