To Infinity and Beyond
In-school visitOpen Unviersity
Katie Chicot
k.m.chicot@open.ac.uk
United Kingdom
The infinitely large and the infinitely small are mind-blowing concepts that have helped mathematicians to solve some very real, and finite, problems. Katie Chicot explores the mysteries and mis-conceptions of infinity, from ancient puzzles to some of the very latest mathematical research, taking you to infinity…and beyond.
Expected outcomes
A new view of maths.
See links between maths and other parts of every day life.
To book this activity, please contact:Katie Chicot
k.m.chicot@open.ac.uk
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK7 6AA
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| Published | 05 September 2017 |
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| Last modified | 05 September 2017 |
| Nature of scheme | In-school visit |
| Subject(s) | Mathematics |
| Category | |
| Age | 14-16, 16-19, FE/HE |
| Running times | 1-4 hours |
| Cost | £200 Fee plus expenses |
| Risk assessment | No |