Why does Ice Float in Water?
Since itβs known that solid objects are denser and have more weight than liquids – and ice is a solid – one would automatically think that ice would sink in…
Calendar Drift
What is todayβs date? If you answer that question, most likely you are giving an answer based on a calendar that goes all the way back to one put in…
Does the Sun Rise in the East?
Since our childhood we are told that the sun rises the East and sets in the West. Such a trivial celestial phenomena this is that many students actually never question…
Family Maths
In their homes and other early education and care settings, children make initial explorations into everyday mathematics, progressively developing and refining knowledge and skills as well as acquiring expectations, motivations,…
#2 – Angles
Once you have mastered the idea ofΒ points, lines and planes, the next thing to consider is what happens when two lines or rays meet at a point, creating anΒ angle between…
#1 – Geometry Basics
When you start studying geometry, it is important to know and understand some basic concepts. This page will help you understand the concept of dimensions in geometry, and work out…
Arithmetic Resource Page
These are some ideas and resources for primary school maths teachers and educators.
Pi (π ) – Fun Facts
Pi (π ) is one of the most interesting numbers in mathematics. It is integral to our understanding of geometry, physics, astronomy, and mathematics. Pi (π ) is used in architecture and…
Learn Maths while Baking
Improving math skills through baking. Get your kid to cook and bake with you in the kitchen and use it as a teaching tool. Baking is full of important math…
Five Circles
In his book Mathematical Delights Ross Honsberger tells about a letter Professor Liong-shin Hahn received from a mathematics teacher. The latter posed to his student the following problem: Given a…