Maths Lab: Exciting Projects for Budding Mathematicians

Description

Get hands-on with 27 creative projects and experiments that will turn you into a maths whizz Explore the exciting world of numbers Whether you're a maths geek or prefer practical hands-on projects, this book combines creativity with calculations. You don't have to be a genius or even need a calculator - each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will help you whip up a cool maths creation. Perfect for kids who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), Maths Lab features activities that cover many aspects of maths, including numbers, measurement, and geometry. You'll combine art and maths by drawing impossible objects, create beautiful patterns to make a times-table dreamcatcher, and perfect the ratio for making refreshing fruit drinks. Throughout the book, explanatory boxes show you how the maths works and how the skills you've learned can be used in the real world. Maths Lab is the perfect package for curious kids who are interested in taking the mystery out of maths.

Branka Surla is a primary school teacher and the mathematics coordinator for three schools. She enjoys art and mathematics and the challenge of keeping children excited and engaged in their learning. She uses cross-curricular lessons to help children see how mathematics can be enjoyable and creative and how it is involved in just about every aspect of life.