5) Make your own human maths art.
a) Divide your group into four by giving everyone a number from 1 to 4.
Eg 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3……
Your number tells you your rule:
Number 1: Stand like a solider
Number 2: Stand like a star
Number 3: * Create your own shape*
Number 4: * Create your own shape*
The group then stand in a repeating pattern
b) Rearrange the pattern and form another piece of human maths art.
c) Draw a picture or write down in symbols your favourite piece of human maths art.
d) Change the rules and create more art.
These activities were developed by Dr Maths aka Steve Humble,
www.ima.org.uk/Education/DrMaths/DrMaths.htm
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Maths Walk
These activities are designed to show that maths is related to the real world and that while challenging, maths can be enjoyable.
The designers of these activities for Maths Walk accept no responsibility for or liability from any claim, loss, injury or inconvenience caused as a result of following these Mathematics activities. By taking part in the activities you agree to do so at your own risk.
1) Look around you. What maths do you see?
Write down the mathematical words which describe this space.
______
Write down in words or draw a mathematical sum which involves this space.
2) You will see some regular patterns in the pavement or walls, using only these shape(s) create a new repeating pattern.
3) Where is best to stand?
Select 3 or 4 or 5 objects/buildings/sculptures
a) Centre yourself in the space, so you are the same distance from your selected objects?
Estimate this distance in foot paces or centimeters ______
b) Ask 3/4/5 friends to stand with you at your centre point. Each friend then paces out one of the distances to each of the key objects you selected.
Did you get it right yes/no/nearly/miles out
If not re-calculate your centre and try again
c) Select a range of different size objects.
Use the rule:
the smaller the object, the closer you need to be to it.
Centre yourself again using this relative size to distance rule.
4) What is the chance of that?
Describe a risk situation you can see in the space.
What is the chance of it happening?
Justify your answer