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The Greeks and Proof
The Greek development of a rigorous system of logic and reasoning, which led to the first mathematical proofs. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films...
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Imaginary Numbers
Why did mathematicians invent imaginary numbers, and why have they become so important today? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract concepts in...
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Benford's Very Strange Law
Mathematicians would expect that each of the numbers 1-9 would appear in the world at random. But physicist Frank Benford discovered that in fact they appear in sequence, with surprising regularity, across the man-made and natural world....
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Hyperbolic Geometry
What is Euclidean geometry, and how have descriptions of space moved on since Euclid's time? New types of geometry describe a strangely familiar curved space. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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The Biggest Number Ever
What is the biggest number ever used? Graham's number, discovered in the 1970s by mathematician Ron Graham, is so big as to be unfathomable. No one even knows what the first digit is – and a special form of notation is needed to describe...
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A Pattern in the Primes
For centuries, mathematicians have sought to impose order on prime numbers. How far have they managed to do this? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show...
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Distance to the Sun and Moon
What are the trigonometric functions and how did the sine function allow Indian astronomers to prove that the Sun was 400 times farther from Earth than the Moon? Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required...
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Proofs: Million-Dollar Maths
Some mathematical problems are considered so important that a prize fund exists for anyone who can solve them. Revealing the seven Millennium Prize Problems: find proof of these, and you could net $1million. But why did one hermit turn...
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What is Calculus in Math? Simple Explanation with Examples
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with very small changes. Calculus consists of two main segments—differential calculus and integral calculus. Differential calculus primarily deals with the rate of change of things, while...
Wonderscape
Understanding Numbers: Base 10 and Counting Systems
Join us on a journey to explore the fundamentals of numbers and counting, focusing on the base 10 system and how mathematicians use numbers to comprehend the world around us. Discover the significance of digits, learn about counting...
Professor Dave Explains
Analytic Philosophy Part 2: The Vienna Circle
Returning again to analytic philosophy, we arrive at the Vienna Circle and the logical positivists. There were many important members of this group, and Ludwig Wittgenstein was a frequent collaborator. Let's see what they were all about!
Great Big Story
Why the World’s Best Mathematicians Are Hoarding Chalk
Discover the legendary chalk that mathematicians swear by, known for its clean lines and density. But with supply dwindling, a new source emerges.
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100 Years of Artificial Intelligence | 100 Years Challenge with KhAnubis!
As new as it might seem, people have been thinking about AI since the Middle Ages! Join me on a rapid-fire journey through the history of artificial intelligence from 1919-2019.
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Sorting Silverware
“Sorting Silverware” demonstrates how to compare and order objects by length.
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Painting With Numbers: Safety in Numbers
Marcus du Sautoy delves into the fascinating world of mathematical codes and shows us how modern technology relies on them to let us communicate quickly, effectively and safely. In this programme, Marcus explains how everything from the...
FuseSchool
Types Of Numbers
We all know what numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …. Including negative numbers -1, -2, -3, -4, -5, ... But did you know that mathematicians classify numbers into different types… into a number system. Let’s start at the top with real numbers....
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Introduction to Coordinate Planes and Location in Space
This video explains how mathematicians use coordinate planes to show the location of objects in space. It introduces the concept of horizontal and vertical number lines, which intersect at the origin to create a coordinate plane. The...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
A Conversation with Dr. John Cahn
On June 24, 2011, it was announced that NIST Emeritus Senior Fellow Dr. John Cahn had been selected to receive the 2011 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology for his fundamental contributions to the study of materials. In this interview,...
Zach Star
The Math Major (Part 2)
This video continues on from part 1 and covers pure math concepts such as abstract algebra, real analysis, and topology. Those classes have less obvious real world applications than those discussed in the previous video and are much more...
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Converting Fractions to Repeating Decimals
In this video lesson, students learn how to convert fractions into repeating decimals and how to visually represent them. The teacher explains the concept using examples and a number line, demonstrating that repeating decimals only have...
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Estimating Angle Measurements Using Visual Clues
In this video, the teacher explains how to estimate the measure of angles using visual clues and benchmark angles. They give examples of estimating the angle of a plane's takeoff, the opening angle of a door, and the angle formed by bike...
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Organizing Information from a Picture Graph: Solving Two-Step Questions with a T Chart
This video we use a T chart to solve a two-step question about the number of juice boxes in a variety pack. We demonstrate how to organize information from a picture graph and perform multiple operations to arrive at the correct answer....
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Creating Mini Stories to Match Fractions
In this video, students learn how to create mini stories to match fractions by sketching out numerators and denominators. The teacher explains that fractions represent equal parts of a whole and shows examples of different ways to...
Science360
Perceiving Brain - Mysteries of the Brain
Sabine Kastner, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at Princeton University, is studying how the brain determines what information is most important in everyday scenes. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Kastner is able...