Mathematics

Key Stage 3

Click to see the variety of ways in which you can complete Super Curriculum tasks

YEAR 7

Women in Mathematics

Research into Katherine Johnson's work in the field of Mathematics.

Working in different bases

Investigate the different base systems that have been used in history and come to a conclusion as to whether base 10 really is best.

Are prime numbers infinite?

Explore the fascinating world of prime numbers. Discover if they follow a pattern and how they are used outside of the classroom.

Presdales Maths Challenge

Looking for a challenge? Want to put your reasoning and problem solving skills to use with a set of interesting mathematical problems? This is the task for you.

Mathe-magic

Research into the role in which mathematics can play in a mesmerising magic trick.

The Golden ratio

Find out about the golden ratio and how Fibonacci's sequence is applied in the real world.

YEAR 8

Women in Mathematics

Research into Ada Lovelace's work in the field of Mathematics.

Frogs investigation

Two different sets of frogs want to swap positions. Explore the number of jumps needed for an every changing number of frogs.

Royal Society Maths Lecture

Dr Hannah Fry, ex-Presdales student, explores the world of probability and whether things happen by chance/luck or if there is always a way of calculating risk.

Presdales Maths Challenge

Looking for a challenge? Want to put your reasoning and problem solving skills to use with a set of interesting mathematical problems? This is the task for you.

Calculator guide

Create your own 'complete guide to using the Casio scientific calculator' - it can do so many useful things that you never knew!

Visit Bletchley Park

Now a heritage attraction, Bletchley Park was once the top secret home of the World War II codebreakers. Visit to find out about its history and its link to the world of mathematics.

YEAR 9

Science Museum visit

Visit 'The Winton Gallery' at the Science Museum in London to find out how mathematics has shaped our world.

Methods of Multiplication

Explore the Japanese method of multiplication which involves using intersecting lines.

Central London Maths Trail

Engage with Mathematical relationships, objects and ideas as you walk from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square.

Presdales Maths Challenge

Looking for a challenge? Want to put your reasoning and problem solving skills to use with a set of interesting mathematical problems? This is the task for you.

Women in STEM

Watch the film 'Hidden Figures' to find out about three African-American women who worked at NASA.

Origami

Explore the world of origami, a paper folding practice that originates from Japanese culture.

Key Stage 3 Reading list

The Magic of Maths

Kjartan Poskitt

ISBN: 978-1407147208

Publisher: Scholastic

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Awesome Arithmetricks

Kjartan Poskitt

ISBN: 978-1407105857

Publisher: Scholastic

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The Music of the Primes

Marcus du Sautoy

ISBN: 0062064010

Publisher: Harper Perennial

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Alex's Adventures in Numberland

Alex Bellos

ISBN: 978-1526623997

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

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Why do Buses Come in Threes?

Rob Eastaway and Jeremy Wyndham

ISBN: 978-1911622277

Publisher: Portico

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A Quick History of Maths

Clive Gifford

ISBN: 978-0711249011

Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions

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Murderious Maths: Do You Feel Lucky?

Kjartan Poskitt

ISBN: 978-1407107127

Publisher: Scholastic

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The Number Devil

Hans Magnus Enzensberger

ISBN: 978-1847080530

Publisher: Granta books

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