Sums: They’re Math Magic - Coventry Branch

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Derrick’s presentation is based on his book “Sums. They’re Math Magic” and will involve pupils at each stage of his lecture.

Coventry University

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<h3>SPEAKER</h3>Derrick Willer MBE

<h3>SYNOPSIS</h3>This Christmas Lecture is aimed at school pupils and the young at heart and features Fun Maths.Interaction by our younger attendees is fully endorsed and welcomed, so please bring your youngsters along, especially if they are struggling with maths; they may get fresh insights. Derrick’s presentation is based on his book “Sums. They’re Math Magic” and will involve pupils at each stage of his lecture. The pupils’ activities will be displayed for all to see, as well as the slides. In a fun way, some things that will be covered are: <ul><li>How do aliens (with only three fingers on each hand) count? </li><li>Where did numbers come from? </li><li>Card tricks involving logic </li><li>Measuring square roots </li><li>Handy multiplication </li><li>What is the probability that two people have the same birthday?</li></ul>

<h3>SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY</h3>Derrick Willer is a chartered engineer working mainly in the manufacturing sector, now retired. Derrick was born in 1939 in Peckham, London. He became an engineer after early exposure to Meccano. He has supported schools, colleges, pupils and teachers for over forty years and was awarded an MBE for services to education in 2018. He recently published a fun maths book, which he provides to local schools free of charge.

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Agenda

Assemble, refreshments and welcome - first floor rooms EC1-27A and EC1-27B

Downstairs to ECG-24

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