University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Logic
Four sporty brainteasers in the context of fencing, hockey, football and international medal tables. This activity challenges students to be resourceful, to think logically and to work systematically, and is designed to be accessible to...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Home Advantage
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics the UK finished 4th in the total medal count. How might we do in 2012, and does the country hosting the Olympics have an edge?
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Making a Racket: The Science of Tennis
As London is heading for the 2012 Olympics, it's not just athletes who are gearing up for action. Engineers, too, are working hard to produce the cutting-edge sporting equipment that guarantees record performances. If you're a tennis...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Can You Run as Fast as a Car?
During the 100 meter dash in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Florence Griffth-Joyner was timed at 0.91 seconds for 10 meters. At that speed, could she pass a car traveling 15 miles per hour in a school zone?
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