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Make a coin sorter 16 Jul 2013 | 12:00 pm
Hold one end of the cardboard up and roll a coin down the groove. Which hole does it fall through? Safety: This activity uses a sharp scalpel. Younger mathematicians should ask an adult to help. You...
The value of money 16 Jul 2013 | 11:41 am
It’s clear that a one dollar coin is worth two 50 cent coins. Yet here in Australia, 50 cent coins are bigger, heavier, and made of similar metals. So why is the dollar coin worth more? The short ans...
News of Croatia joining EU received with mixed reactions 12 Jul 2013 | 12:36 pm
It was a big ceremony on Sunday (30.06.2013) when Croatia officially joined the EU. The economic bloc now boasts of 28 member states. About 170 dignitaries were present to mark this historic moment. A...
Habitable Zone Conditions – Tidal Effects Modify Previous Concept 30 Jun 2013 | 11:19 pm
Nothing is more compelling than the unknown. It propels you to go further beyond your limits and defy expectations. Scientists have always been in a continuous search of extraterrestrial life forms of...
Try this:The four colour problem 4 Jun 2013 | 10:50 am
You will need At least five different coloured pencils or textas A copy of a map of Europe [PDF, 133 kB] Paper The four colour problem The four colour problem is famous in mathematics. You are given a...
The passing of a mathematical maverick 4 Jun 2013 | 10:38 am
On 19 April 2013, a pioneer of mathematics passed away. Kenneth Appel’s most famous work involved a new and controversial way of doing mathematics – using a computer. Mathematics is based on proofs. A...
The historic life of Marco De Dominis 22 May 2013 | 10:50 am
Marco Antonio de Dominis was born in 1566 on the island of Rab, Croatia. Prior to attending the Society of Jesus, he enrolled in various education institutions such as university of Padua and the Illy...
Try this Make an infographic 7 May 2013 | 11:02 am
You will need Paper Ruler Pen or pencil Colouring in pencils or textas Collecting data Write down the names of everyone who lives in your home. Write down every person’s age next to their name. Count ...
Amazing data representation 7 May 2013 | 10:21 am
Lots of data can be daunting – how do we know quickly and easily what it all means? Technology is helping us to explore the vast quantities of information we now collect. There are many technologies t...
Zagreb School to represent Croatia at International Science Competition in Turkey 2 May 2013 | 02:51 pm
A school from Zagreb will be representing Croatia at the international science competition to be held in Turkey. The 22nd edition of the International Research Projects Competition, which is one of th...
