article Emmy Noether Find out about Emmy Noether, whose ideas linked physics and algebra, and whom Einstein described as a 'creative mathematical genius'.
problem Shape Draw Age 7 to 11 Challenge level Use the information on these cards to draw the shape that is being described.
problem ReflectoR ! RotcelfeR Age 7 to 11 Challenge level Can you place the blocks so that you see the reflection in the picture?
problem Polydron Age 7 to 11 Challenge level This activity investigates how you might make squares and pentominoes from Polydron.
problem Flower Power Age 11 to 16 Challenge level Create a symmetrical fabric design based on a flower motif - and realise it in Logo.
problem National Flags Age 7 to 11 Challenge level This problem explores the shapes and symmetries in some national flags.
problem Poly Plug Pattern Age 5 to 7 Challenge level Create a pattern on the small grid. How could you extend your pattern on the larger grid?
problem Attractive Tablecloths Age 14 to 16 Challenge level Charlie likes tablecloths that use as many colours as possible, but insists that his tablecloths have some symmetry. Can you work out how many colours he needs for different tablecloth designs?
problem More Dicey Decisions Age 16 to 18 Challenge level The twelve edge totals of a standard six-sided die are distributed symmetrically. Will the same symmetry emerge with a dodecahedral die?
problem Dicey Decisions Age 16 to 18 Challenge level Can you devise a fair scoring system when dice land edge-up or corner-up?