Starting with Maths - for iPad/Mac/PC: Recent Episodes
The Open University
How many times have you used mathematics today? Starting with Maths takes a detailed look into the history behind numbers and how mathematics has evolved into something we use in everyday life. We hear the experiences of people who rely heavily on accurate calculations for the success of their jobs. In addition to this we look into the lives of 12 OU students as they explain how studying makes them feel ‘on top of the world’. This material forms part of the course: Y162 Starting with maths.
Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian use of fractions and the problems of Roman numerals. Today numbers help us learn solve complex problems. But what of the future?
Transcript -- Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian use of fractions and the problems of Roman numerals. Today numbers help us learn solve complex problems. But what of the future?
We find out from Mark Davis and Water Bailiff Jim Smith how graphical representation of environmental data helps them understanding what's going on with the Sussex River Ouse.
Transcript -- We find out from Mark Davis and Water Bailiff Jim Smith how graphical representation of environmental data helps them understanding what's going on with the Sussex River Ouse.
OU students talking about how they found the space and time to study, and what has kept them motivated.
Transcript -- OU students talking about how they found the space and time to study, and what has kept them motivated.
Transcript -- OU Students talking about the experiences that they had with their tutors.