Rotations

  • The Frieze Tree
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    The frieze tree

    Patterns that repeat in a line are strangely interesting. How many types are there and how do you tell one type from another?
  • Frieze Patterns in Cast Iron
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    Frieze patterns in cast iron

    A gallery of beautiful photos of cast ironwork friezes in Australia with a mathematical discussion of the classification of frieze patterns.
  • Transformation Game
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    Transformation game

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Why not challenge a friend to play this transformation game?

  • Penta Play
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    Penta play

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    A shape and space game for 2, 3 or 4 players. Be the last person to be able to place a pentomino piece on the playing board.
  • Robotic Rotations
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    Robotic rotations

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How did the the rotation robot make these patterns?