Puzzling with Paper: Maths and Paper-Folding (2016 Cambridge Science Festival)

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Puzzling with Paper: Maths and Paper-Folding (2016 Cambridge Science Festival)

By Millennium Mathematics Project - maths.org

Date and time

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:30 - 13:30 GMT

Location

Centre for Mathematical Sciences

Wilberforce Road Cambridge CB3 0WA United Kingdom

Description

Puzzling with Paper: Maths and Paper-Folding

Fran Watson, NRICH, University of Cambridge

Saturday 19 March 2016, 12.30pm

Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge

Explore some mathematical modelling of a different type with Fran Watson in this highly interactive workshop-style paper folding talk. Develop your strategic reasoning, perseverance and mathematical creativity!

Please note: due to the precision folding required this event is only open to ages 9 and up. All under-14s must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

This event is part of the 2016 Cambridge Science Festival.

The event is free but admission is by ticket only. Booking opens on Monday 8 February 2016.

Organised by

Millennium Mathematics Project

The project consists of a family of complementary programmes, including the very successful NRICH website, Plus online mathematics magazine, face-to-face work with schools and occasional public events. For more information please see our website.

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