Posts Tagged mathematics
$54 Million Commitment to Mathematics, Engineering and Science
Tonight’s announcement of a $54 million budget allocation by the Government to support science, mathematics and engineering education was warmly welcomed by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb.
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On Tuesday, February 7, Professor Chubb spoke at the opening session of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute national forum on the value of mathematics for Australia, the urgent need to make changes and the role teachers can play when they are well supported. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE.
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Maths in real life: Horses for (maths) courses
In the first part of a series that looks at maths in every day life, find out how an understanding of maths helps horses trainers every single day.
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The birthday problem
In a group of 23 people, there is about a 50% chance two people will have to share their birthday, cake and all. Shocked? Let maths explain how.
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Do the sums: Be a champion
Shotput, hurdles, hammer throws and… maths? It might not seem to fit, but the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical (APSM) Olympiads are now giving students the chance to be Olympic champions.
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