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Mathematical Objects: Twenty Pence coin

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted August 28, 2020

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a Twenty Pence coin. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

@stecks Despite sounding like French name, Franz Reuleaux was German (I only 'discovered' that when I read what I wrote about him some years ago.)
— Pat Ashforth (@matheknitician) August 29, 2020

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Mathematical Objects: A vehicle with Christopher Danielson

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted August 14, 2020

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a vehicle. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Christopher Danielson.

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Mathematical Objects: Möbius band

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted July 31, 2020

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a Möbius band. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

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Mathematical Objects: Mandala with Hana Ayoob

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted July 17, 2020

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a mandala. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Hana Ayoob.

Mandala patterned circle with an anatomical heart at the centre — Mandala by Hana Ayoob

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Mathematical Objects: Acoustic mirrors with James Grime

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted July 3, 2020

A conversation about mathematics inspired by acoustic mirrors. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest James Grime.

WW1 Acoustic Mirror, Kilnsea, by Paul Glazzard

Image: WW1 Acoustic Mirror, Kilnsea; cc-by-sa/2.0 – © Paul Glazzard.

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Mathematical Objects: Number block cubes

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted June 19, 2020

A conversation about mathematics inspired by number block cubes/snap cubes. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

Peter’s blog post: Mathematical play with young children.

Mike Lawler’s three-tweet thread of more advanced ideas starts here:

(1/3) Here are some fun arithmetic basics I did with my kids using snap cubes. The first is showing how dividing fractions works: https://t.co/VXYNVuDFLU
— Mike Lawler (@mikeandallie) May 9, 2020