“Mathematics Enrichment Page
A good Mathematics Student will take advantage of opportunities to extend their thinking. Here are some suggestions for you.
Dara O’Briain
School of Hard Sums
(A mixture of comedy and Maths – yes they do mix!)
http://uktv.co.uk/dave/series/tvseries/257755
Myth Busters
TV programme that busts myths!
‘Two cars both travelling at 50mph in opposite directions is the same as one car hitting a wall at 100mph’. Discuss
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters
Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections
Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections are a series of fantastic programmes detailing some of the world’s most impressive feats of engineering, and the simple Maths behind their construction.
Richard Hammond’s Invisible Worlds
Richard Hammond documents the limitations of the naked eye. Using state-of-the-art technologies, Richard Hammond goes beyond the limits of the naked eye and explores the hidden secrets of the invisible world around us.
http://www.sidereel.com/Richard_Hammonds_Invisible_Worlds#
Marcus du Sautoy
Google this name and you can find a wealth of video clips of Marcus discussing mathematical situations. His groundbreaking series, The Story of Maths. takes a journey through the heart of the universe. He argues “mathematics is the Empress of the Sciences. Without her, there would be no physics, nor chemistry, nor cosmology. Any field of study depending on statistics, geometry, or any kind of calculation would simply cease to be. And then, there are the practical applications: without maths there’s no architecture. No commerce. No accurate maps, or time-keeping: therefore no navigation, nor aviation, nor astronomy.
She is all-powerful: and she rules ruthlessly. Imperious and unyielding, mathematics brooks no dissent and tolerates no error. In an age of uncertainty, mathematics is the only discipline that generates knowledge that’s immutably, incontestably, and eternally true.”
It is a four part series. The links below will take you to the series page and youtube versions of the first two episodes (we will post the other two when we find them).
Click here to find out more about the BBC4 series.
Click here for Part One.
Click here for Part Two.
Other enrichment sites
NRICH
This site has loads of interesting puzzles and games for Mathematicians. This includes a forum where if you are stuck on a question other mathematicians will give you a hint without giving you the answer.
http://nrich.maths.org/students
MEI ‘Integral’ Resources
If you miss a Maths lesson or want some extra practice on a particular project just log on to the MEI ‘Integral resources’ website which contains a wealth of notes, worksheets with solutions, videos and self assessment tests. All Sixth Form students are allocated their own login and password, so ask you Maths teacher to remind you so you can take advantage of this brilliant site.
FURTHER MATHEMATICS SUPPORT PROGRAMME
The site contains lots of links to details of enrichment events, free on-line revision, and information about universities and their course requirements especially their views on Further Maths.
MyMaths
Log on to Mymaths with the school log in and password. You can access tutorials, worksheets and interactive homework tasks. Ask you Maths teacher for the details.
HEADSTART
All Maths students are offered the opportunity to attend a three day course at a university where they can study STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). This is ideal for anyone who is unsure about which subject to study at university and will give a valuable insight into life on a university campus. Applications are made within the first term of Year 12, and the courses are run after the AS exams in the summer.
SENIOR MATHS CHALLENGE
All Year 12 students are asked to sit the Senior Maths Team Challenge held in November. Get ahead of the game by practising past paper questions. Certificates are awarded at Bronze, Silver and Gold and those who do particularly well are invited to participate in the next round. You are competing against all the best mathematicians in the country from all the top schools. Many universities highly value a certificate gained in this competition.
SENIOR MATHS TEAM CHALLENGE
You could be part of the Little Heath Team and attend a training event prior to the competition. Being part of this team can be added as an achievement to your personal statement when you apply to UCAS. Many universities highly value this competition.
www.furthermaths.org.uk/stmchallenge.php
Meikleriggs Mathematics
This site contains really challenging mathematics for the most aspiring mathematicians. There is a direct link to a STEP mathematics page which includes past papers and a free huge book of guidance and hints. You can also find a link to the MEI distance learning tutorials for STEP.
Mathematics Careers
See the huge variety of places a mathematics based degree can take you. Search this site according to your age or interests.
Please click here for the PDF file of Mr Trim’s book.
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Have you had difficulty with some Maths or do you just like to hang out with other Mathematicians? If so, FUNBUS is every Thursday 3.30 – 4.30pm in X3. Come and join the fun and get some help at the same time. |