Famous Mathematicians: Primary Maths Activities - Softcover

John Davis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841900281 ISBN 13: 9781841900285

Publisher: Questions Publishing Co Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

This book provides an essential resource for teachers, and for parents keen to try practical maths tasks with their children at home. This book contains: * Illustrated biographies of ten influential mathematicians, plus clear explanations of their theories and ideas * Photocopiable activities that focus on problem solving and investigation * Differentiated activities to support/extend individual groups * A list of key vocabulary and resources used * Links to the aims of the NNS for KS2, although the book can also be used effectively at KS3 * Cross-curricular links, including the history of ancient civilisations, science, philosophy and astronomy

About this title

Synopsis

The basic aim of this cross-curricular work is to introduce pupils to the work of ten mathematicians who have shaped the way the subject looks today, and to practice basic maths skills, but along the way we find out about Greek and Roman history, probability theory, modern philosophy, astronomy, and the origins of the computer. The mathematicians covered are: Eratosthenes - with activities on multiples, factors and primes; John Napier - with activities on multiplication; Blaise Pascal - with activities on triangular numbers; Leonardo Fibonacci - with activities on patterns; Rene Descartes - with activities on grids, graphs, and thinking skills; Archimedes - with activities on volume and displacement; Euclid - with activities on 3D shapes; Pythagoras - with activities on triangles; Leonard Euler - with activities on algebra and networks; and Gottfried Liebnitz - with activities on place value and the binary system. Each section has illustrated biographical detail - written at a suitable level for use as non-fiction in the literacy hour - and photocopiable activities linked to the national numeracy strategy.

Each activity is also differentiated at three levels, for lower, middle and higher achievers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Questions Publishing Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841900281
• ISBN 13: 9781841900285
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128