In this video Adam Spencer introduces students to a game that was invented by the mathematician John Horton-Conway in 1967 known as ‘Sprouts’.
STEM Learning Activity
In this series of problem solving activities produced by Australia’s favourite mathematician Adam Spencer, you will learn about arithmetic and problem solving in a fun yet challenging way. We hope you enjoy
Sprouts
In this video Adam Spencer introduces students to a game that was invented by the mathematician John Horton-Conway in 1967 known as ‘Sprouts’. Students are encouraged to play 2 point ‘Sprouts’ many times to learn the strategies and patterns and underlying mathematics behind the game. Adam then explains some of the mathematical magic behind sprouts.
Videos
In this video Adam Spencer presents ‘High Scores’ the mathematical problem-solving game developed by Adam and Sean Gardner.
‘Gridlocks’ is a great way for students to learn about the mathematical concept of order of operations and mathematical problem solving.
In this video Adam Spencer presents the mathematical game ’31 Fun’.
In this video Adam Spencer introduces students to a game that was invented by the mathematician John Horton-Conway in 1967 known as ‘Sprouts’.
Links
Adam Spencer's Number Land
Yottabytes, massive diamonds, the 1800s version of Fortnight – not to mention more pizza! These are just some of the marvels explained in Adam Spencer’s Numberland. Yes folks, Australia’s funniest and most-loved mathematician is back with a brand new book bursting with fascinating facts, perplexing puzzles and querulous quizzes.
How does GPS work? Could you solve a $1,000,000 maths question? Can honey bees really count? And what do you do when your smartphone locks you out … for 48 years? The answers to all these questions and much, much more can be found in 2019’s most captivating nerd fest. So hold tight as we venture down the rabbit hole into the wonderful world of Adam Spencer’s Numberland.
Adam Spencer's Mini Book of Numbers
Our very own Sultan of STEM, Crusader of Calculus, Prince of Pi — Adam Barrington Spencer — is back in 2019 with more teasing, tantalising and tricky maths games, puzzles and quizzes for young and hungry minds.
Scared of square roots? Petrified of Pythagoras? Frightened of factorials? Let Australia’s funniest mathematician enthrall and entertain as he demystifies numbers in this bumper new edition.
Adam Spencer’s Mini Book of Numbers follows on from the bestselling Enormous Book of Numbers (2015), Number Crunchers (2016), and The Number Detective (2018), and is guaranteed to keep kids aged 6—12 occupied for hours on end.
Adam Spencer's Top 100
Which number terrifies ogdokontaheptaphobes? Why would you watch the same clock for 14 years? And have you met the 23-milliondigit prime?
Bursting at the seams with puzzles, quizzes, games, numerical trivia and fun, this is the ultimate book for maths nerds and anyone with an inquiring mind.
Adam Spencer's Big Book of Numbers
How can a prime number be ‘sexy’ and ‘safe’ at the same time? Why shouldn’t Aussie cricketers be scared of the number 87? And how many bacteria live in your pants …
All the answers and more are in Adam Spencer’s Big Book of Numbers. This is a book for readers of all ages who love numbers, who want to love numbers, or who just love to laugh and learn about the wonderful world we live in.
For 15 years Adam Spencer has been entertaining us. On triple j and ABC radio and television, he’s established himself as Australia’s funniest and most famous mathematician. And now, by popular demand, we have his Big Book of Numbers, a fascinating journey from 1 to 100.
Adam Spencer's World of Numbers
Funny, yet with hidden depths – like its author!’ Brian Cox
From the building blocks of life, to the games we play, the food we eat, and the marvels of space, Australia’s funniest mathematician is back with a fascinating snapshot of the world of numbers.
What’s a ‘firkin’? Is a tardigrade animal, vegetable or mineral? How fast is Usain Bolt … really? And what’s the record for the most lobster rolls eaten in 10 minutes? All these questions and more are answered in Adam Spencer’s World of Numbers.
This is a book for young and old – for anyone who’s ever wondered how things work, who loves puzzles and numbers, or is just plain curious about the amazing world around us.
After his bestselling Big Book of Numbers, Australia’s funniest and most famous mathematician is back by popular demand. Adam Spencer has been entertaining us for almost 20 years on triple j, ABC radio and television. You can find him on Twitter @adambspencer, on the web at adamspencer.com.au and on Facebook.
Adam Spencer's The Number Games
Who’s smarter — a four-year-old chimp or a four-year-old human?
How much does it cost to stop a computer virus?
And will you really become a billionaire at 31?
The answers to all these questions — as well as over 100 brain-busting and mind-bending number games, puzzles and quizzes — are in Adam Spencer’s The Number Games.
It doesn’t matter if you’re 6 or 60, this fascinating adventure from 1 to 100 is the perfect way to exercise the grey matter, keep you on your toes … and make you, well, generally AWESOME!
So sharpen your pencils and get ready for this year’s most exciting battle: The Number Games.
Praise for Adam Spencer’s Big Book of Numbers
‘Funny, informative and, even better for dummies like me, all the answers are in the back.’ Wil Anderson
‘If you find this book boring, you should be in a clinic.’ John Cleese
‘Every bright young mind in Australia should read Adam Spencer’s Big Book of Numbers — and we oldies would benefit too.’ Peter FitzSimons
‘Even the page numbers will start to look fascinating once you’ve read this book!’ Amanda Keller