Where would the world be without mathematics?

Where would the world be without mathematics?

From computer games to smart phones, and from the weather forecast to our solar system — mathematics is essential in describing and understanding the world around us. Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without mathematics?

Mathematics has been part of human culture for millennia. This competition is your chance to explore how mathematics has developed and achieved its status. Where does mathematics come from? How do we know it’s true? What is the contribution of a particular person or culture?

The British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM) believes that understanding where mathematics comes from and who has contributed to the development of mathematical ideas is an important part of understanding mathematics today. BSHM working with PLUS magazine, invites secondary school students to explore this and communicate their findings for a wide audience (age 16 upwards).

You could write an article (maximum 1500 words), make a short video (maximum ten minutes) or a multi - media project (maximum ten minutes).

The competition is open to all young people aged 11 to 19 who are in secondary education. Further detail about how to enter is available at www.bshm.ac.uk/plus.

The deadline for entries is Friday 4th May 2018.