MATHS WEEK STARTS today and, as is our annual tradition, we’re setting our readers some puzzles. Give them a go!
Day One – Percentages and Proportions
Many people suffer from maths anxiety, which can greatly impair their ability to succeed at maths.
One of the contributing factors is a belief that mathematics is an innate ability that some people are born with, and others are born without. This can become a self-confirming condition.
While there are undoubtedly differences in abilities, modern research shows the brain’s ability to change and create new structures in response to learning and experience. An understanding that abilities can be developed through effort develops a “growth mindset” and promotes resilience and enhanced learning.
That’s why we’re saying to people this year to ‘practice and play’ with maths!
Today we kick off the week with a selection of short puzzles.
- What number do we get if we divide 3 by a half?
- If …