Description
Mathematics at all levels is about joy in the discovery; it’s all about finding things out. This book is a guide to that discovery process, presenting ideas for practical classroom-based experiments and extension activities. Each experiment is based on the work of a key mathematician who has shaped the way that the subject looks today, and there are historical notes to help teachers bring this work to life. The book includes: instructions on how to recreate the experiments using practical maths, computer programs and graphical calculators; ideas for follow-up work; background information for teachers on the mathematics involved; and links to the new secondary numeracy strategy framework. Accompanying the book is a CD-ROM with downloadable computer programs – these can be used and re-worked as part of the experimental process. With a wide range of topics covered, and plenty of scope for interesting follow-up activities, the book should be a valuable tool for mathematics teachers looking to extend the curriculum.
