Enrichment Material & Graph Papers

CIRCA-Mathamagazine

Charles & Juliet Snape
Each of these three colourful and lively booklets in magazine format introduces a whole range of topics, puzzles, quizzes and ingenious and amusing notions seen from a mathematical perspective. Lend them to enthusiastic pupils for individual projects or simply for general interest. Use them also as a back-up for lessons or class projects. Each pack contains three copies of the magazine and a set of teacher's notes.

Imaginings SMILE

A collection of tested ideas for classroom use which encourage the use of the mind's eye to visualise geometrical objects and their properties. A very nice resource for an occasional special lesson which emphasises the value of imagining in the development of mathematical thinking. £1.80

A Dictionary of Curious & Interesting Geometry

0 14 011813 6 David Wells
Not only is this book full of interesting geometrical ideas, proofs and consequences which are hard to track down elsewhere, but it is presented in the form of a dictionary, making it easy to trace exactly what things are. What, for instance does Monge's Theorem state and what would you do with Kürschak's Tile or Fatou's Dust? A must for the library of anyone with an interest in geometrical ideas.

CIRCA 8 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 9 Pack £3.00 CIRCA 10 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 11 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 12 Pack £3.00 CIRCA 13 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 14 Pack £3.00

CIRCA 1 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 2 Pack £3.00 CIRCA 3 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 4 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 5 Pack £3.00 CIRCA 6 Pack £3.00
CIRCA 7 Pack £3.00

A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper 0 14 025181 2 John Allen Paulos

An interesting American account and commentary on the use and abuse of mathematical ideas. £7.99

Mathematical Footprints Discovering mathematical impressions all around us 1 884550 21 5 Theoni Pappas This book begins 'As we look around us, occasionally we see subtle impressions of the presence of mathematics. Some are current, others are left from past centuries...' Tracking and discovering the trail of mathematical footprints from prehistoric times to the present has produced this collection of well researched and interesting examples of mathematical thought in action. From the routine but essential spotting of errors in credit card numbers to the ground rules for the creatiion of wonderful and imaginative modern buildings. £7.50

CIRCA 15 Pack £3.00

Maths Sponges Enriching ways to soak up spare moments
0 86651 248 9 Childs & Adams
The title exactly describes the contents and purpose of this little book. It is full of ingenious and lively ideas for practising arithmetical and mathematical processes. Most only take three to ten minutes and require a minimum of equipment and preparation, yet they can be very effective

Mathematical Treasure Hunt Enjoyable activities to enhance the curriculum
1 899618 44 9 Viven Lucas
Most people have taken part in treasure hunts of varous kinds in different social contexts. What perhaps is not generally realised is just how easy and rewarding they can be to include within the mathematics curriculum. They can add variety to lessons, end of term activities, maths clubs, parent evenings or open days. Once the principles of organising them are understood, thay can be adapted easily to the circumstances. In the book there are six complete treasure hunts, four ready to photocopy directly and suggestions, ideas and templates for many more.
£4.50

The Joy of Mathematics 0 933174 65 9 Theoni Pappas
Theoni Pappas has always been fascinated by the relationship between mathematics and the everyday world. She finds mathematics everywhere and these books are full of surprising insights into aspects of art, literature, music, science and nature. To browse through this book is a delight for anyone with a taste for mathematical ideas. £7.50

More Joy of Mathematics 0 933174 73 X Theoni

Mathematics Appreciation 0 933174 28 4 Theoni Pappas
This book takes the form of a set of ten enrichment topics and provides for each background information and also suggested assignments and their answers. The topics are: the Fibonacci sequence, the golden rectangle, the mathematics of paperfolding, non-Euclidean geometries, optical illusions, flexagons, the cycloid and paradoxes, topology and magic squares. The final chapter is called 'The mathematical library assignment'

Mathematical Scandals

1 884550 10 X Theoni Pappas
This book is a highly readable account of the human side of mathematics. It describes how important discoveries were made during the course of often chaotic lives and there are vignettes of crucial events and occasions for many famous mathematicians, including Newton, Einstein, Gauss and Cantor. It also tells the remarkable story of Ada Lovelace who became the first computer

Tarquin Graph Papers

1. Polar (1cm. circles, 15° radii)
2. Isometric (5mm. Equilateral triangles)
3. Lattice Point (Dots at 1 cm. spacing in a rectangular array)
4. Isometric Dot (Dots at 1 cm. spacing in an isometric array)

Each sheet is 149 x 210mm and is printed both sides in grey. They are supplied in pads of 200 sheets.
Price per pad £3.30 (+ VAT)

Introduction to Line Designs

0 86651 579 8 Dale Seymour
All the designs in this book are of a type of pattern created by lines which combine to generate the illusion of curves and the book explores the possibilities in a wonderfully imaginative way. It also succeeds in classifying and explaining the techniques simply and methodically. Mathematical art at its best
£15.20

programmer, long before there were real computers to program!
£7.50

and offers a range of interesting topics to be researched. £7.50

Pappas
Yet more ideas and clever connections. £7.50

£12.99

in generating enthusiasm and class response. £6.80