Christmas Fractals
Fractals are geometric figures with “self-simularity” - irregular geometric shapes that repeat the irregularity no matter the scale at which you look at them. It is [...]
Super STEM Soirées to Save Us from the Sorrow of Sameness
There are many great science lessons out there at the moment on that remarkable interweb contraption, and lots of great science kits and subscriptions, too, but [...]
Bobby Seagull Becomes A Potential Plus UK Ambassador
We are delighted that Bobby Seagull has agreed to become an Ambassador for Potential Plus UK. This enormously popular contestant from University Challenge recently hosted our [...]
The Romanian Master of Mathematics Competition 2019 by Tommy Walker Mackay (Aged 16)
In February 2019 I represented the UK at the Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM), an international competition held annually in Bucharest, Romania. In this report I [...]
Congratulations to Professor Valsa Koshy
Potential Plus UK is delighted that the achievements of Professor Valsa Koshy have been recognised through the award of an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s [...]
Summer Number Fun
A strong level of mathematical understanding can be typical of young HLP children. Despite this summer’s scorching temperatures, your children may well not let up on [...]
Challenge 13: The Diffy Square Challenge
Rob Eastaway challenges you with Diffy Squares in the next installment in our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book. Rob is an author and speaker, [...]
Challenge 10: Can You Solve It?
The next challenge in our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book series is set by Alex Bellos who writes a maths blog and a puzzle blog [...]
Challenge 7: Calculating Extinction
The next challenge in our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book series is provided by Kate Snowdon, staff writer at National Geographic Kids - a monthly [...]
Nurturing Mathematical Promise
Professor of Education and Director of Brunel Able Children's Education Centre, Valsa Koshy, writes for us on Nurturing Mathematical Promise. Prof Koshy is co-founder and director of [...]