Good morning P4/5! Today is World Maths Day. Since Pythagoreans created the word “mathematics” in the 6th century BC, numbers have been a beneficial and challenging part of life.
Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or repulsive, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Math is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!
Pablo Picasso is known for using polygons in his artwork to depict scenes or people. Leonardo DiVinci used linear perspective (including parallel lines, vanishing point and horizon line) to create depth on a surface that was flat. And M. C. Escher created fascinating combinations of 3-dimensional illusions using hyperbolic geometry and tessellations in his black-and-white drawings.
Remember to check yesterday’s Blog for homework information and Bug Club / Sum Dog links!
