Magic Maths/Is it Magic or is it Maths? at Maths Week Scotland 2024

The Open University is delighted to host Magic Maths/Is it Magic or is it Maths? as part of Maths Week Scotland 2024.

Magic tricks to amaze your friends and family! Discover the mathematics behind solving some fun problems with Open University academics Charlotte Lighter and Kellee Patterson.

In this interactive session Charlotte and Kellee will share with you some magic tricks you can use to amaze your friends and family. But is it really magic or is it maths? The real trick here is in understanding the maths behind the magic.

We will work with you to challenge the idea that mathematics is impossible or that it aims to trick you! Charlotte and Kellee will reveal the maths behind the mystery through exploring and undoing the underlying mathematics which makes these tricks possible, from looking at the structure of number to probability.

Book your place at this free event via the Maths Week Scotland website. Suggested age suitability: 9 - 12 years old (P5 - P7).

There is a range of free learning about Maths on the OU's free learning site, OpenLearn, such as Everyday Maths and Introduction to algebra.