How many times have you used mathematics today? Starting with Maths takes a detailed look into the history behind numbers and how mathematics has evolved into something we use in everyday life. We hear the experiences of people who rely heavily on accurate calculations for the success of their jobs.…
The Open University
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian use of fractions and the problems of Roman numerals. Today numbers help us learn solve complex problems. But what of the future?
Transcript -- Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian use of fractions and the problems of Roman numerals. Today numbers help us learn solve complex problems. But what of the future?
We find out from Mark Davis and Water Bailiff Jim Smith how graphical representation of environmental data helps them understanding what's going on with the Sussex River Ouse.
Transcript -- We find out from Mark Davis and Water Bailiff Jim Smith how graphical representation of environmental data helps them understanding what's going on with the Sussex River Ouse.
OU students talking about the benefits to them of studying with the OU
Transcript -- OU students talking about the benefits to them of studying with the OU
OU students talking about how they found the space and time to study, and what has kept them motivated.
Transcript -- OU students talking about how they found the space and time to study, and what has kept them motivated.
OU Students talking about the experiences that they had with their tutors.
Transcript -- OU Students talking about the experiences that they had with their tutors.
OU students talking about how studying with the OU has made them feel.
Transcript -- OU students talking about how studying with the OU has made them feel.
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