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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Opening Patterns

For Students K - 1st
As excitement mounts ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, take a look back at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Games in Beijing. What shapes and patterns can you see? This activity is aimed at young...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Home Advantage

For Students 10th - 12th
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics the UK finished 4th in the total medal count. How might we do in 2012, and does the country hosting the Olympics have an edge?