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An example of a beautiful proof that would be accessible at the high school level?
The most success I have ever had teaching proofs at secondary school level is with the Peaucellier–Lipkin linkage. The proof relies on nothing more than basic geometry, namely similar triangles, but t …
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How do I explain the number e to a ten year old?
Thanks for all the answers. Some feedback...
Martin, I think the compound interest problem might be a bit beyond him. And J.M., I really don't know how he came across e, but I could ask him next time …
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Mathematical games interesting to both you and a 5+-year-old child
Possibly a bit much for a five year old, but Penrose tiling? With coloured card and round-nosed scissors, of course...