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Supercurricular Ideas in Mathematics

The document provides a variety of supercurricular ideas for enriching mathematics knowledge, including participation in the UKMT Senior Mathematics Challenge and online resources such as MOOCs and Plus by Cambridge University. It also lists recommended books for further reading on puzzles, the history of mathematics, and applications of mathematical concepts. Additionally, it suggests preparing for future study with specific titles aimed at developing mathematical thinking.

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Supercurricular Ideas in Mathematics

The document provides a variety of supercurricular ideas for enriching mathematics knowledge, including participation in the UKMT Senior Mathematics Challenge and online resources such as MOOCs and Plus by Cambridge University. It also lists recommended books for further reading on puzzles, the history of mathematics, and applications of mathematical concepts. Additionally, it suggests preparing for future study with specific titles aimed at developing mathematical thinking.

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Supercurricular Ideas in Mathematics

Enrichment
UKMT Senior Mathematics Challenge
Runs in October of Year 12 and Year 13.
Ask your teacher for information about signing up.
Past papers can be found at: https://ukmt.org.uk/competition-papers

Online Resources
Complete an Introductory Course from Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
This will look at pre-university level courses in a range of mathematical areas.
There are fifty-three to choose from.
https://www.edx.org/search?tab=course&utm_source=mooc.org&utm_medium=referral&
utm_campaign=mooc-
cta&level=Introductory&language=English&learning_type=Course&subject=Math

Plus
Explore articles, podcasts, puzzles and videos via Plus by Cambridge University.
Can be found at: https://plus.maths.org/content/

Nrich
A suggested extra reading list can be found at:
https://nrich.maths.org/recommended-books

Nrich is also good for puzzles that develop our problem solving skills and dealing with
unfamiliar contexts.

Numberphile
Videos or podcasts on topical mathematics can be found at:
https://www.numberphile.com/

AMSP
This website contains a selection of links to further reading and puzzles
https://amsp.org.uk/students/studying-a-level-mathematics/more-maths/
Further Reading – from the Resource Centre
You can loan the following books from the Resource Centre to develop your interest of
mathematics beyond the curriculum.

Puzzles
Complete some puzzles from:
• A Mathematical Pandora’s Box, Brian Bolt – a collection of 142 puzzles/problems to
challenge mathematicians of all ages.
• Strategy Games, Reg Sheppard and John Wilkinson – a collection of 50
games/puzzles to stimulate mathematical thinking.
• Professor Povey’s Perplexing Problems – strongly encouraged for
Mathematics/Physics/Engineering students.
• Can You Solve My Problems, Alex Bellos – a collection of 125 puzzles/problems to
demonstrate your knowledge outside the curriculum.

History of Mathematics
• Fermat’s Last Theorem, Simon Singh – the story of how this problem was solved after
358 years of attempting to solve it!
• Everything and More, Daivd Wallace – exploring the history of infinity.
• The Code Book – history of code breaking and cryptography from Ancient Egypt to
the internet.

Applications and Fundamentals of Mathematics


• The Joy of Mathematics, Theoni Pappas – examples and stories of the mathematics
that is all around you.
• Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities, Ian Stewart – exploring key
mathematical concepts in logic, geometry and probability.
• Alex in Numberland, Alex Bellos – stories about how mathematics is linked to
everyday life all around the world.
• Maths in Minutes, Paul Glendinning - a quick, easy and visual guide to 200 key
concepts that underpins mathematics.

Preparing for Future Study


• How to Think Like a Mathematician by Kevin Houston.

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