Adam Spencer 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’.