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Description

Patterns occur everywhere in art, nature, science and especially mathematics. Being able to recognise, describe and use these patterns is an important skill that helps you to tackle a wide variety of different problems. This free course, Starting with maths: Patterns and formulas, explores some of these patterns, from ancient number patterns to the latest mathematical research.

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:
  • visualise problems using pictures and diagrams
  • recognise patterns in a variety of different situations
  • use a word formula to help solve a problem
  • derive simple word formulas, for example for use in a spreadsheet
  • use doing and undoing diagrams to change formulas round.

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