Entrance of the exhibition.
Multiply with a mechanical monkey, learn logic with three goats and discover how to count like a computer...These are just a few of the hands-on activities that families can enjoy at Questacon’s travelling exhibition ‘Mathamazing’ at Guangdong Science Center in Guangzhou.
From now until July. 1, 2018, Guangdong Science Center plays host to a range of fascinating and interactive mathematical experiences as part of the travelling exhibition ‘Mathamazing’, created by Questacon – The National Science and Technology Center in Canberra, Australia.
Targeted primarily at children aged 12 and up but with topics such as conics, topology, number theory, probability and statistics, logic and problem solving of varying complexity, Mathamazing will engage all ages with the wonders of maths.
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Mathamazing is a collection of 27 engaging and educational maths experiences featuring calculating conundrums, trippy trigonometry, perplexing puzzles and ginormous geometry for all ages to enjoy.
It explores the mathematical concepts and formula behind every day phenomena in an interactive and fascinating way, helping visitors to enjoy learning about maths.
“Mathamazing explores probability, statistics, logic and problem solving, using everyday objects to inspire curiosity,” said Mr. Lu, the Director of Guangdong Science Center, “We are really excited to host the Mathamazing exhibition and look forward to seeing the community enjoy all of the activities on offer.”
Questacon is excited to bring this exhibition to China. “Collaboration in the science center sector in the Asia-Pacific is extremely important,” said Professor Graham Durant, Director of Questacon.
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Level-Based Math Game
Learn more about what you can enjoy at the ‘Mathamazing’ exhibition:
You can take part in the exciting activities to discover how mobile phones handle information, learn how science uses knitting to answer fundamental questions about the universe, and see that the fastest way between two points is not always a straight line.
You can explore statistics by entering their hair color, age, or even pet preference on a screen, in the Data Gathering exhibit. A reaction timer test demonstrates how data can also be explored allowing you to compare your data against people with similar data.
Seeing all these interesting and enlightening mathematical experiences, aren’t you excited about this exhibition? Come and explore!
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Travelling exhibition ‘Mathamazing’
Period: February 7– July. 1, 2018
Venue: Guangdong Science Center (广东科学中心)
Add.: No. 168 Xiliu Lu (Rd.), University Town, Guangzhou
Opening Hours: 9:30 – 16:30(closed on Monday)
Admission: RMB 60 per ticket for adult; RMB 30 per ticket for children 1.2-1.5 meters, students with valid ID and people 60-64 years old; free for children under 1.2 meters, kids under the age of 6 and people over the age of 64;
Bus: Take Bus No. 35, 383, or 801 to get there;
Metro: Take Metro Line 4 and get off at Higher Education Mega Center North, go out at Exit A, then transfer to Bus No. 383 or Bus No.801 to get there.
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(Author: Monica Liu; Editor: Wing Zhang)
