Srinivasa Ramanujan: The Activity Book
Discover the wonderful world of numbers through the eyes of one of history's most fascinating mathematicians!
What if numbers could be toys, puzzles could be treasure, and maths could be an adventure?
Designed for children aged 6–10, this engaging activity book introduces young mathematicians to the incredible ideas and curious mind of Srinivasa Ramanujan through six fun and challenging activities.
Children will be encouraged to explore, investigate and solve problems as they:
Search for mathematical words in a fun "Slate Search" inspired by Ramanujan's story.
Explore number partitions by finding different ways to divide cookie prices into positive whole-number amounts.
Sort "toy numbers" by discovering different types of numbers, including odd, even, natural, integer, prime and triangular numbers.
Become a self-taught mathematician by researching and teaching themselves about fractions or the more challenging idea of continued fractions.
Collect "shiny gold coins" by tackling a series of mathematical puzzles involving patterns, continued fractions, integer partitions and a challenging shape puzzle.
Write a letter as a mathematician as Ramanujan did to G. H. Hardy.
The book also includes a reflection section, encouraging children to think about the mathematical ideas they have discovered, how they approached difficult problems and how they used their thinking skills. Answers are included to help children and adults check their work, along with pages containing materials to cut out for selected activities.
This is not just another maths worksheet book. It encourages children to explore mathematics, ask questions, investigate patterns and enjoy the satisfaction of solving a tricky problem.
Perfect for parents, teachers, homeschoolers and young maths enthusiasts, this activity book is a wonderful companion to The Very Short and Very Simple Mathematical Story of Srinivasa Ramanujan and an engaging way to help children discover that mathematics can be creative, surprising and fun.
Pick up your pencil, start exploring and discover the mathematician inside you!