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All real life mathematics is problem solving.

The world of beautiful mathematical diagrams has been explored by Pat Storey. From the fascinating variety of fractals, spirals and more, she has created a series of stunning quilts. The book contains patterns and detailed instructions for the making of fourteen small quilts; with diagrams and guidance for the construction of four styles of fullsize quilts, using the small quilts as blocks. SPIRAL TRIANGLES Logarithmic Spiral Baravelle Spiral Archimedean Spiral THE FRACTALS Sierpinskis Triangle Pythagorean Tree von Kochs Snowflake Lutes of Pythagoras SYMMETRY Rotational Symmetry Reflective Symmetry OTHER Penrose Tiling Tessellation Fibonacci Series Perspective and Optical Illusion

Make this collection of seven ingenious paper gadgets which introduce and explain many of the concepts used in cipher machines. Decode the secret messages and then start to understand how cryptographers try to protect information from prying eyes.

Following the pattern of her previous book, this second collection by Hilary McElderry offers new pictures to color and further opportunity and encouragement for children to learn and practise their multiplication tables. It is intended to act as an encouragement for children to learn their tables. On every page there are diagrams made up of small numbered areas. If that number will divide by the number being studied, then the area has to be colored or shaded. When all the target areas of a particular puzzle are colored, then the hidden picture is revealed. There are also other charts and hundred squares to color and the book is then rounded off with a target test to confirm the progress being made.

All the puzzles in this book take the form of number sequences and always some of the terms are missing.Sometimes the missing terms are at the end and the puzzle is to work out how the sequence continues.Sometimes there are gaps to fill within it.Logical thinking is needed to discover the hidden rules and the book systematically explains how to set about solving this intriguing type of puzzle.

The principal purpose of these photocopiable worksheets is to offer different and imaginative approaches to number work. Whether through number trails, coded messages, crossnumber puzzles, travel charts or operation trails there are calculations to do and discoveries to make. In addition there are some good ideas for work on compass directions, isometric drawing and dividing shapes into halves and quarters. Full answers are given and this collection is a handy and well worked out resource.

Team Games are special mathematical puzzles and problems which produce real cooperation between the members of a team. The mathematical content is that of the normal curriculum and whether you call them games, puzzles or problems they undoubtedly offer a very positive experience at a variety of different levels. Each player only gets some of the information and so all must play a part in arriving at a solution.Sixteen tried and tested team games are provided in photocopiable form and once it is realised how well this format works, it will not be difficult to construct more for yourself.

A collection of 45 topics and mathematical ideas for the classroom which provide thought provoking investigations. Answers and follow-on materials are included.

This "do-it-yourself" pop-up has six scenes from the Roman empire to cut out and make. They include the City of Rome, the Forum, and Ostia, the Port of Rome. This book is accompanied by lots of ideas and information to help bring an ancient civilization to life.

A pop-up book for children to cut and glue and make themselves. Scenes and text tell the story of the ancient Greeks and their place in history.

This title is intended to act as an encouragement for children to learn multiplication tables. On every page there are diagrams made up of small numbered areas. If that number will divide by the number being studied then the area has to be coloured.

An alphabet text with suprises. Each picture contains special hidden images which are only revealed by using the car mirror provided. Find just the right place to put the mirror and the man pianist becomes an astronomer looking at the moon!

A study of the life and works of M.C. Escher. It shows many of the sketches, studies and diagrams which he made while creating his magical effects. His contribution to our understanding of perception and what we regard as possible or impossible is discussed and explained in this book.

Includes detailed instructions for making a wide variety of mathematical models of all kinds. Complete nets are given for all regular Archimedean and stellated polyhedra together with a number of interesting compounds. There are sections on folding, dissections and linkages.

Sixteen varied and well worked out whole class activities form the heart and the purpose of this collection. The aim is to encourage everyones active participation with the teacher directing from the front. For some of the activities the pupils have to respond verbally, for others they have to hold up coloured cards with the words true or false or the choices A, B, C or D printed on them. Photocopy masters are provided for each of these cards and also of the various forms and charts needed to respond or react to the the situations being set up. Anyone looking for a way of generating enthusiasm and quick responses will find this book most useful.

Sheilah Shaw has discovered a remarkable way to draw beautiful patterns and in this book, shows how it is done. She starts with circles and then explains how to draw special grids in them. From these grids she demonstrates how patterns are developed. There are many patterns to color and a selection of the grids as well as advice and help to create some truly original designs.