Much Ado About Numbers
Headscratchers
Maths on the back of an Envelope
What is a Googly?
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Books

I've written or co-written fourteen books, some of which have appeared in several languages. The majority are about the maths of everyday life, but I've also written books on cricket, Shakespeare, memory and creative thinking.

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Maths

I am Director of Maths Inspiration, a national programme of interactive lecture shows in theatres that has reached over 300,000 teenagers in the last twenty years. I'm closely involved with the UK maths community, from primary schools to universities.

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Talks & Radio

I give talks to adults, teenagers and children that range from small interactive workshops to keynote lectures in front of several hundred. I've also done lots of radio, including numerous appearances on BBC Radio 4's More Or Less, and many podcasts.

Recent Blogs

Why I stopped supporting Man City
11 October 26

It's a particularly British thing to be drawn to support an underdog. That's why I drifted towards being a Man City supporter - until 2008. more...


Start with a Half Volley
2 February 26

The first rule of an exam should be to relax the candidate. It's the equivalent of a batter receiving a half volley first ball. more...


Making Maths Problems Natural
15 July 26

Sometimes children are put off maths because the questions are unnatural. How can we make maths problems more 'natural'? more...


A Blog Index
2 September 25

Use this to find blog posts that relate to particular maths topics more...


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