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International Day of Mathematics 2023 – Euclid and beyond

The renowned Ancient Greek mathematician Euclid is best known for his work “Elements”. This study of Geometry was shared all over the world, was adapted and people independently created amazing mathematical designs and new structures. This International Day of Maths resource looks at how Euclid’s work was developed across the world and students can create their own designs following the same inspiration. 

This activity is designed for 11-16 students, looking at constructions, tessellation and compound shapes. It can be accessed using maths from KS2

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