Golden angles in sunflowers
As part of our Maths and Code Course, we want to show students that there is maths built into nature one of the most beautiful is patterns in Sunflower Seeds. The pattern is created by the fact that each seed … Continued
Impact Earth
Can you introduce students to the maths and science behind meteorite impact. Impact Earth is an online simulation created by purdue University. You can select the size, angle, density, material and velocity of the meteorite. It will run the simulation … Continued
Probability Workshop Launched
Probability Workshop is an immersive experience which shows students the practical application of maths. It starts with a talk on probability in the context of dice. Students will then go on to play three games Craps ( two dice), Roulette … Continued
Conrad Wolfram: Teaching kids real math with computers
From rockets to stock markets, many of humanity’s most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the part of math we teach — calculation by hand — isn’t just tedious, … Continued
Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover
Today’s math curriculum is teaching students to expect — and excel at — paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skill more important than solving problems: formulating them. In his talk, Dan Meyer shows classroom-tested math exercises that prompt students to … Continued
Battleship Maths Game Tested
Maths Academy Ireland’s new maths game “Battleship Maths” got its first test with 100 third years in a school in Sligo. The two shows were a great success and the feedback for the students was constructive and honest. Battleship Maths … Continued
