What is a Chartered Mathematician?
Chartered Professionals have reached a high level of ability and professional standing. If you become Chartered it is like a gold stamp of approval on your CV
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Did you know …
.. in 1997 the USS Yorktown ground to a halt when one of its computers tried to divide by zero, crashing the entire network and causing the ship to lose control of its propulsion system!
I love Maths
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What would you say to an Alien?
Searching the universe with the help of mathematics If extra-terrestrial life exists somewhere in the universe, then how can we find it? Aliens are unlikely to make a visit to earth, given the large distances involved, but they could be transmitting messages across the universe. Astronomers pick up radio waves from outer space all the […]
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** Winners announced** Maths of Space Poster Competition 2019
Thanks to all those who entered – here are the winners and runners up. Years 7 – 8 Winner – Luiza Nakandakari Goya Runners Up Lottie White Rayan Hassan Magdalena Borowiecka Deandra Brown Kathrine Wood Miah Granda Years 9 – 11 Winner – Amber Montgomery Runners Up Bailey Duffield Poppy Yallop Teigan Mendham London […]
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Ideas for Maths Themed Days Out
You could be a maths teacher looking for ideas for a school trip, or you might be an enthusiastic parent or pupil who wants to find some maths on their day off. We hope that you will find inspiration in this list of maths themed days out. Maths and History Mathematics has a long and […]
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The Maths of Castles and Forts
Throughout history people have needed to defend themselves against enemy attack, and in the UK this has led to the building of many castles and forts. Maths can help in both making castles easier to defend and also in making them look good. Early Hill Forts – what is the best shape? If you are […]
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The maths of shrinkflation – how your food could be getting smaller
You might have noticed how your chocolate bars have been getting smaller but have stayed roughly the same price. This is called shrinkflation – it is a cunning way of raising prices without actually raising the price of the product you are buying off the shelf. It is only when you sit down and do […]
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Advancing the Digital Arts
The Computer Generated Images [cgi] that are now an essential part of movies and computer games would be impossible without the underlying mathematics. And so would the design process which lies at the heart of almost anything you buy or use these days. Look around you. Cars, buildings, aeroplanes, mobile phones and tech of any […]
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The Rice and Chessboard Legend
An ancient legend about some rice and a chessboard goes as follows: “A wise old ruler wanted to reward his servant for an act of extraordinary bravery. The servant said: ‘Master I ask you for just one thing. Take your chessboard and place on the first square one grain of rice. On the first day […]
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How to choose a maths degree
You have already made the decision to study maths at university, but how do you decide which courses to apply for? This article won’t tell you where to choose, but hopefully it will get you to ask the right questions, so that you can make a good decision for yourself. Will I be accepted? This […]
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Pi Day – William Shanks, the human calculator who made a mistake
It’s time to celebrate Pi Day again – Happy 14th March! (Or 3.14 in the U.S. where the month and date are written the other way around.)
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The Stomachion – The world’s oldest maths puzzle
The world’s oldest known maths puzzle is called the Stomachion. The Stomachion is what is known as a dissection puzzle, and consists of 14 pieces inside a square. Other famous dissection puzzles include Tangrams and the Pythagorean Square Puzzle.
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Which is better value: Buying Medium Eggs or Large Eggs?
Eggs are nutritious and the British public love them – in fact nearly 13 billion of them are eaten each year in the UK. Every shopper is faced with a lot of choice when it comes to eggs, not only do they need to choose whether to buy free range, they also need to decide […]
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