
Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) is recognised as being one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.During his lifetime he made significant contributions to almost every area of mathematics, as well as physics, astronomy and statistics. Like many of the great mathematicians, Gauss showed amazing mathematical skill from an early age, and there are many stories which show how clever he could be.
MATHS CHALLENGES AT HOME
EYFS: Add all of the numbers from 1 to 4 together.
What is your answer?
KS1: Add all of the numbers from 1 to 10 together.
What is your answer?
KS2: A single-page spread on this month’s
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