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    • Schools maths competition

      28 March, 2018

      This competition is now closed. The winners have been chosen and will be announced on October 24th, 2018 at Gresham College London

      From computer games to smart phones, and from the weather forecast to our solar system — mathematics is essential in describing and understanding the world around us. Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without mathematics?

      Solar system

      Our solar system is described by maths. Image: NASA.

      Mathematics has been part of human culture for millennia. This competition is your chance to explore how mathematics has developed and achieved its status. Where does mathematics come from? How do we know it's true? What is the contribution of a particular person or culture?

      The British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM) believes that understanding where mathematics comes from and who has contributed to the development of mathematical ideas is an important part of understanding mathematics today. BSHM (with a little help from us) invites secondary school students to explore this question and communicate their findings for a wide audience.

      You could write an article (maximum 1500 words), make a short video (maximum ten minutes) or a multi-media project (maximum ten minutes).

      The competition is open to all young people aged 11 to 15 and 16 to 19 who are in secondary education. A number of monetary prizes will be awarded, depending upon the quality and the number of entries. The maximum prize will be £100. Winners to be announced at the BSHM meeting at Birkbeck College on 19th May 2018, and then on Plus.

      The deadline for entries is Friday, 4th May 2018. Entries should be submitted electronically using this form. For details on how to enter, rules and guidelines, visit the BSHM website.

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      Scott Tooley

      7 May 2018

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      I have tried to contact BSHM but to no avail. I have students who have written submissions but the online form does not allow them to submit it. Could you please let me have an alternative contact in order for me to try and submit the competition entries.

      Thanks.

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      Marianne

      8 May 2018

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      We're sorry about this! We will get in touch with the organisers to see what they suggest.

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