Maths CAS ideas
Maths CAS ideas: maths art and making
Make something beautiful or useful out of mathematics: tessellations, string art, origami, sculptures, music, murals and exhibitions. These are creativity ideas, and several become service when you share or teach them.
Maths art and making (8 ideas)
- Design and paint a tessellation muralCreativityServiceProject-ready
- String art: curves from straight linesCreativity
- Origami geometry workshopsCreativityServiceProject-ready
- Compose music from mathematical patternsCreativity
- Curate a maths art exhibitionCreativityServiceProject-ready
- 3D-printed models for the maths departmentCreativityServiceProject-ready
- Photography project on pattern and proportionCreativity
- Design a geometric quilt or textileCreativityServiceProject-ready
Sketch curves and patterns first in the free online grapher.
Frequently asked questions
Do maths art and making count for CAS?
They can. Creativity is about exploring and extending an idea. Keep your sketches, failed versions and changes of plan: they are the best evidence you have. Your CAS coordinator decides what counts at your school.
Can I use one of these ideas as it is?
Use it as a starting point. Shape it around a real need or interest at your school or in your community, plan it with others where you can, and agree it with your CAS coordinator before you start.
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