�Maths Busking by the University of Edinburgh

Dr Francesca Iezzi

Photos by Maths Week Scotland

Maths Busking

• Convey mathematical concepts through the means of magic and street performance
• Bring Maths to “unexpected” places and enthuse passers-by
• Performances in shopping malls, community venues and museums

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Photos by Maths Week Scotland

Let’s have a go at some of the tricks

Discussion

• How can this work in the classroom?
• What kind of tricks would work better with your students?

Resources

• https://www.mathsbusking.com/
• The Manual of Mathematical Magic (by Peter McOwan and Matt Parker)
• The Magic of Computer Sciences (by Peter McOwan)

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Thank you

• Contact me at Francesca.iezzi@ed.ac.uk
• Keep up to date with Maths Outreach events by the University of Edinburgh at https://maths.ed.ac.uk/outreach

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