Archive for 2005

Perfect Square Dissection

Friday, August 26th, 2005

What is the smallest number of squares of different sizes that can be joined together to make a square? Answer: 21

4 colour theorem

Thursday, August 25th, 2005

Try using 4 colours to colour in some maps – harder than it looks

Interactivity on Web pages

Wednesday, August 24th, 2005

Java applets and some DHTML Javascript can be used for educational purposes- and you don’t have to code a line

Leonardo’s adding machine?

Wednesday, August 24th, 2005

Controversial replica calculating machine is based on a sketch in a ‘misplaced’ manuscript by Leonardo

Ruler and compass constructions

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005

Some links to examples of constructions of common shapes and online drafting aids