IN BRIEF Educational games to learn mathematics in a fun way. Options for all ages, from primary school to middle school. Focus on multiplication, addition, and geometry. Games like MathSumo and Proof! to improve mental calculation. Teaching materials inspired by the Montessori method. Enhancement of learning through play in class or at home. Board games … Read more
IN BRIEF Central symmetry: transformation around a point, conserving the properties of the original figure. Construction of symmetrics: procedure to obtain the symmetric of a point, segment, or figure. Centre of symmetry: a point O if its symmetric is identical to the figure. Geometric transformation: symmetry is an involutive form, preserving parallelism. Applications: symmetry is … Read more
IN BRIEF Listen to podcasts to discover mathematics in a different way. The best podcasts include: Maths en tête, The Mathematical Ear. Popularization of mathematics by renowned experts. Varied themes: from combinatorics to theoretical physics. Educational programs aligned with school curricula. Learning opportunities while having fun through games and interactions. Podcasts are proving to be … Read more
IN BRIEF Mathematics and religion: A fascinating link Do beliefs influence the perception of mathematics? The question of the existence of God through mathematics Applied mathematics to spirituality and religious practices Debates surrounding the ontological proofs by Gödel Impact of mathematics in religious cultures, notably in Islam Mathematical theorems and their influence on religious thinking … Read more
IN BRIEF Mathematics as a forecasting tool for various sectors. Challenges posed by machines and artificial intelligence. The importance of collaborative work between scientific disciplines. Essential role of mathematical models in societal understanding. The debate surrounding mathematics: human invention or universal discovery. Celebration of International Mathematics Day. Exploration of fractals and chaos theory. Reflection on … Read more
IN BRIEF Groups: A non-empty set equipped with an internal composition law, satisfying associativity and having an identity element. Rings: A set with two internal operations, addition and multiplication, adhering to specific algebraic properties. Fields: A commutative ring where every non-zero element has a multiplicative inverse. Algebraic structures: Fundamental in mathematics, they form the basis … Read more
IN BRIEF Zeno’s Paradox: Achilles and the tortoise illustrate the infinite. Russell’s Paradox: Highlights logical contradictions. The Liar Paradox: A statement that contradicts itself. The Barber Paradox: A classic example of paradoxical logic. The Missing Dollar Riddle: Raises questions about addition. Ellsberg’s Paradox: Reveals irregularities in probability choices. Hilbert’s Hotel: Exposes the properties of the … Read more
IN BRIEF Complex analysis: study area of complex numbers. Definition of a complex number: z = a + bi with a and b real, i imaginary unit. Visualization of complex numbers in the plane with coordinates. Operations on complex numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. Basic concepts related to imaginary numbers and their importance in applied … Read more
IN BRIEF Differential calculus: study of derivatives to measure the change in a function. Integral calculus: understanding the concept of integral to determine areas under curves. For each function, it is possible to calculate derivatives and integrals using basic techniques. Geometric concepts such as areas, perimeters, and volumes are essential. The history of differential and … Read more
IN BRIEF Numerical simulations: computation processes on computers to model physical realities. Mathematical modeling: construction of models to represent complex systems. Mathematical analysis: evaluation and interpretation of simulation results. Practical applications: use in various fields, including pandemics and engineering. Technological evolution: computing transforms and improves the approach to applied mathematics. Numerical models: implementation of discretization … Read more