News tagged with maths
Using magic to learn about maths
Jun 03, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- An academic from Queen Mary, University of London has launched a series of videos featuring magic tricks that are conjured from a mathematical perspective.
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Maths plus 'geeky' images equals deterred students
May 12, 2008 |
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Images of maths ‘geeks’ stop people from studying mathematics or using it in later life, shows research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Pianos, pasta and lollies: the maths of the good life
May 14, 2008 |
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CSIRO mathematician Dr Bob Anderssen knows a thing or two about the good life. He does the maths that makes it good.
UK children's exposure to science and arts 'hijacked'
Nov 05, 2007 |
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A ten year review of primary education has found that children are now taught an 'alarming' amount of maths and English at the expense of science, arts and the humanities compared to ten years ago.
Maths lessons don't add up for pupils
Dec 06, 2007 |
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Schools are having virtually no impact on the progress of 11 to 14-year-olds in maths according to a study by University of Manchester researchers.
Extremely premature children at high risk of learning difficulties by age 11
Mar 11, 2009 |
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Children born extremely prematurely are at high risk of developing learning difficulties by the time they reach the age of 11.
How stereotypes can lead to success
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 22, 2008 |
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Stereotypes can boost as well as hinder our chances of success, according to psychologists from the University of Exeter and St Andrews University. Writing in the new edition of Scientific American Mind (out in the UK 22 ...
Combination of old and new media deepens mathematical understanding
Mar 19, 2009 |
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By combining the trusty old book, pen and paper with the possibilities offered by the computer and the interactive whiteboard, ICT can help to improve students’ understanding in maths education. So conclude a team of researchers ...
Mathematicians defy gravity
Oct 03, 2007 |
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Droplets of liquid have been shown to travel uphill, rather than sliding down as expected, when the surface they are on is vigorously shaken up and down.
Perfect symmetry -- explaining the patterns in everyday life
Feb 13, 2008 |
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The secrets of symmetry found in nature, art, music and architecture were the focus of a special lecture at Imperial College London this week, delivered by renowned Oxford mathematician, Dr Marcus du Sautoy.
Animated beer smooth to pour
Technology / Computer Sciences
Aug 03, 2007 |
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Researchers from CSIRO and Korea’s ETRI will pour a virtual glass of beer in San Diego next week at SIGGRAPH 07, the world’s largest computer graphics conference, to showcase their innovative fluid special ...
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