Alex's Adventures in Numberland

Alex’s Adventures in Numberland

Alex Bellos

Strand
Number

Australian Curriculum Year Level
Year 4

Numeracy Strategy

Maths Concepts

Australian Curriculum: Description

A book “reclaiming maths from the geeks”. The author explores the mathematical ideas that underpin almost every facet of our lives. He travels the world meeting the fastest human calculators and a numerate chimpanzee in Japan. Snippets of amazing mathematics in the real world and proofs that will have you rapt.

Teaching ideas

Hooks for lessons. Introduction to new topics. Interesting 'starters' for lessons. Ideas to showcase mathematics or numeracy at subject evenings, open days, learning fairs etc.