YouTube/BBC iPlayer:
Each of these channels have interesting videos based on mathematical ideas. Some of the most recent uploads include some mathematical modelling linked to the current Coronavirus crisis.
Films or TV Programmes:
The following films are excellent viewing for anyone who loves and enjoys Maths!
- The Theory of everything: (Stephen Hawking's life story)
- Moneyball: A true story about a coach using unusual methods (statistics) to get results.
- The Bletchley Circle: Two highly skilled detectives use their code-cracking talents to investigate a series of murders.
- Good Will Hunting: Will Hunting is a Janitor at America's top university and writes the solution to a Maths problem on a classroom blackboard.
- The Imitation Game: About Alan Turing and Bletchley Park
- Margin Call: Peter Sullivan discovers that his company is huge financial meltdown.
- The Big Short: A group of wily opportunists make a fortune off of the US economic crash by sniffing out the situation in advance and betting against the banks.
- Hidden Figures: True story about three women at NASA who were instrumental in one of history's greatest operations.
- 21: A group of students become card-counting experts with the intent of swindling millions out of Las Vegas casinos.
The following make excellent reading and preparation for any Maths A level students...or just some great summer reading for anyone!
The Number Devil: Hans Magnus Enzensberger
The Simpsons and their Mathematics Secrets: Simon Singh
Why do Busses come in threes?: Rob Eastaway
How not to be wrong: The hidden Maths of Everyday Life by Jordan Ellenberg
SolvemyMaths; On Instagram by Ed Southall
I Need Help with Maths: On Instagram (goes through GCSE questions/a Level)
All students moving on to study A level Maths can complete the following transition activities to get a feel for the course and the type of content which will be covered.
Take time to research and explore the ideas in each section. There is a wealth of material available online so don't hurry to complete this but, instead, take time to understand and examine each perspective and idea... and enjoy the challenge!
It is important that you communicate with teachers when in sixth form so we would always encourage you to ask for any additional materials, support or advice on your subjects.
If you have any questions about the Maths Transition Task, you can contact the Maths team by using the emails below;
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