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Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Being systematic Investigate how many squares there are on a chessboard (hint: not 64) and extend this reasoning to cubes, triangular grids, and Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Being systematic Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Big and small Explore mathematical techniques for manipulating numbers from the minuscule to the huge. Test students' skills at estimation Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Big and small Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Bridges of Konigsberg Discover the infamous Bridges of Konigsberg conundrum, first solved by the mathematician Euler. Explore the properties of basic Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Bridges of Konigsberg Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Codebreaking and ciphers Explore some encryption techniques used throughout history for guarding top-secret information. Encode messages using a variety Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Codebreaking and ciphers Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Curve stitching Explore parabolas occurring in nature, science and architecture and investigate the maths that underpins them. Create some of Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Curve stitching Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Digital computers Since ancient times, humans have used their fingers for counting and calculations. Learn about ways you too can become a Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Digital computers Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Get lucky Explore the mathematical probability of winning the national lottery. In this Masterclass, students answer the big question ‘Is Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Get lucky Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Magic squares Magic squares are squares of numbers where all rows, columns and diagonals add up to the same magic total. Find out about their Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Magic squares Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Mobius band Play with simple strips of paper for this fun mathematical activity that will blow the minds of both the young students and Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Mobius band Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Numbers in nature What is the Golden Ratio and why is it interesting? Why does it crop up in nature so often? Here we explore these questions and Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Numbers in nature Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Patterns in primes Investigate the random nature of primes and the unusual patterns that emerge as you delve into them. Use a special number Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Patterns in primes Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Rabbits and sequences Explore ways of spotting patterns and finding rules for different numerical sequences. Have a go at modelling a rabbit Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Rabbits and sequences Read more
Maths Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Sierpinski’s triangle Explore Sierpinski’s triangle, a beautiful mathematical shape which appears in surprising places. Create the shape in different Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Sierpinski’s triangle Read more
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