An Introduction to Recreational Math: Fun, Games and Puzzles

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Weizmann Institute of Science

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An Introduction to Recreational Math: Fun, Games and Puzzles

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What is the course about?

An Introduction to Recreational Math: Fun, Games and Puzzles

The course An Introduction to Recreational Math: Fun, Games and Puzzles is an online class provided by Weizmann Institute of Science through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore and enjoy ‘recreational’ math, while boosting your creative and deductive thinking skills.

Course description

Get an introduction to the fun, games and puzzles of recreational math
3 weeks

Math doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. In fact learning about recreational math can not only enhance your creative thinking but it can be exciting and useful in daily life.
During this course you will challenge your brain and have fun while learning about the math of various entertaining subjects such as magic squares, puzzles and games. You will also learn about famous recreational mathematicians.

Math and magic
Mathematical puzzles
Mathematical games
Famous recreational mathematicians

Improve your problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking skills
Collect tools, materials and ideas for fun recreational math activities
Collaborate with other learners, puzzlists and math enthusiasts on fun math activities

The course is designed for anyone who enjoys popular science, recreational maths and solving maths puzzles and crosswords. There are no particular requirements. It will be especially useful for parents or teachers looking to inspire a love of math and do fun math activities with young people.

Weizmann Institute of Science
The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary basic research institutions in the natural and exact sciences. The Davidson Institute of Science Education is the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute.

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Prerequisites & Facts

An Introduction to Recreational Math: Fun, Games and Puzzles

Course Topic

Maths, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

Weizmann Institute of Science

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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An Introduction to Recreational Math: Fun, Games and Puzzles

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Weizmann Institute of Science you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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