Mathematics

In this course, Dr Piers Bursill-Hall (University of Cambridge) debunks the myths of Pythagoras and the Pythagorean theorem. In the first mini-lecture, we learn about the Pythagoreans, a religious cult supposedly following the teachings and...

In this course, Professor Thomas Garrity (Williams College) explores the big picture of trigonometry — specifically that of sines and cosines — in the modern world of mathematics and in our daily lives. In the first mini-lecture, we define the...

In this course, Professor Colin Adams (Williams College) explores tiling theory. In the first mini-lecture, we think about tilings found in everyday life and give the mathematical definition of a tiling. In the second mini-lecture, we learn how to...

In this course, Professor Jason Lotay (University of Oxford) discusses topics G1-G6 in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics (1MA1) Specification for Foundation Tier. In the first mini-lecture, we cover the conventional terms and notations...

In this course, Professor Satyan Devadoss (University of San Diego) explores the importance of 2-dimensional polygons, their properties, and their uses. In the first mini-lecture, we define 2D polygons, discuss what motivates us to study them, and...

In this course, Professor Colin Adams (Williams College) explores knot theory. In the first mini-lecture, we introduce knot theory and take a look at some important historical knots as well as basic mathematical knots. In the second mini-lecture,...

In this course, Professor Jason Lotay (University of Oxford) discusses topics G1-G6 in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics (1MA1) Specification for Higher Tier. In the first mini-lecture, we cover the conventional terms and notations used...

In this course, Professor Satyan Devadoss (University of San Diego) explores 3-dimensional polyhedra and objects in higher dimensions. In the first mini-lecture, we introduce 2-dimensional polygons, in particular regular polygons. In the second...