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Hexagons in NatureIt is very easy to assume that Maths is all numbers and calculations relating to measurements, money, science and engineering. The reality is that Mathematics comes from nature, and … read more

His name is synonymous with the theorem that underpins so much mathematics. And so much bad taste for maths, too. But on our Thankful Thursday, where we aim to pay tribute to the many founders of … read more

One of the most common complaints we hear from people about maths is: "When have I ever needed [something mathematical] in real life?"It's easy to understand this argument. Maths can feel like a forei … read more

Everybody had to face the drudgery of chanting times tables. For many it was all a matter of rote learning.Some of the tables have pretty cool facts to help us learn them. The 4x is the 2x doubled, ob … read more

Have you ever seen one of those irritating posts on Facebook that claims there is simply no way anyone will "get this right?"6 + 5 x 4 - 3Usually, most responses will give two different answers and yo … read more