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Emmy Noether
Find out about Emmy Noether, whose ideas linked physics and algebra, and whom Einstein described as a 'creative mathematical genius'.
Symmetry
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Shape draw
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Use the information on these cards to draw the shape that is being described.
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ReflectoR ! RotcelfeR
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Can you place the blocks so that you see the reflection in the picture?
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Polydron
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
This activity investigates how you might make squares and pentominoes from Polydron.
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Flower power
Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
Create a symmetrical fabric design based on a flower motif - and realise it in Logo.
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National flags
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
This problem explores the shapes and symmetries in some national flags.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Dicey decisions
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Can you devise a fair scoring system when dice land edge-up or corner-up?