Maths
Below are our 12 articles in the maths' category:
A fractal is a pattern that repeats itself, getting smaller and smaller each time. Each part of the pattern looks like a smaller version of the...
Pi is a number used in maths used to work out the circumference of a circle (the distance around the outside) or the radius (the distance from the...
Knot theory is the study of knots. As well as being useful to hold things together, knots and knot theory are important in different areas of...
A Möbius strip is a loop of paper with a twist in it, that behaves in a very odd way.
How to Make a Möbius Strip
Take a strip of paper,...
The most accurate way to measure something is using a tape measure, but some things are too tall (or too scary) to climb with a ruler. Try the...
Knowing the times tables is helpful to be able to do mental arithmetic. But it is also useful to have some other tricks to help with multiplying....
A right angle is a square-shaped or L-shaped angle, and measures 90 degrees (a quarter of a circle). A square is made up of four right...
A clinometer (also known as a declinometer or inclinometer) is used to measure the steepness of a slope, and can be used to work out the heights of...
Mathematicians use mathematical proofs to prove that what they say about numbers is true. Some proofs look true but aren’t – these are known as...
Maths can't really reveal the secret of telepathy (reading people's minds), but some clever maths tricks make it seem like it is possible. Some of...
Tessellation is the covering of a surface with repeating patterns of regular or irregular shapes that fit together exactly (interlock), with no gaps...
The golden ratio (also known as the golden section or golden mean, or as the Greek letter 'phi') describes a rectangular shape that people find an...
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