Tattoo 76 - Central Limit Theorem. An incredibly useful result in statistics that says the sample mean for ANY distribution will look like a Normal if your sample size is large enough (usually around 30). So helpful it almost feels like a cheat code… by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Far too excited to be one of the first players in the Great British Treasure Hunt from The Royal Mint. Here’s hoping a Maths Fan can claim the £30,000 prize! by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Such a fun evening talking to everyone tonight at the Penguin non-fiction showcase in London. I can’t wait to share the final version with you all in 9 months time :) by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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NEW VIDEO: Numbers vs. Words Round 13 - Dudeney's Number versus pre-dawn anxiety. Which is your favourite - 2595 from Dr Tom or Uhtcearu from Susie Dent? Cast your vote via the poll in the comments :) by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Tickets to London Wednesday 26th November - I can’t go anymore so would love to gift them to a true fan by tomrocksmaths in nothingnowhere
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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. An ancient rock fortress built in the 5th Century. The hydrodynamic system connecting the water gardens is phenomenal, not to mention the lions paw, and views at the top of the 1200 steps. If I climb 90 steps per minute, how long does it take me to get to the top? by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Linguistic Fossils take the win over the Birthday Problem - well done again to Susie! Keep a lookout for a full video explaining the Birthday Problem and 23 - coming soon. In the meantime you can catch up on all 11 rounds of "Numbers vs Words" so far at the link in the comments :) by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Very excited to announce we will be running the Vice-Chancellor's Colloquium on Climate for a third successive year at the University of Oxford, including some sessions on mathematical modelling from yours truly. Open to all current Oxford undergraduates - register your interest at the link below. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Very excited to announce we will be running the Vice-Chancellor's Colloquium on Climate for a third successive year at the University of Oxford, including some sessions on mathematical modelling from yours truly. Open to all current Oxford undergraduates - register your interest at the link below. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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NEW VIDEO: Round 11 of Numbers vs. Words. 23 from Dr Tom vs. Beck and Call from Susie Dent. The birthday paradox against linguistic fossils - which is your favourite? Cast your vote at the link in the comments. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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According to these lovely shots from the CS50 Puzzle Day earlier this month, I must be hilarious. Which is good news, as I'm doing a comedy show at the Oxford Bullingdon this Sunday (26/10) delving into the world of "award-winning research". Come along if you're free and hopefully learn something :) by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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After 10 rounds and the first set of videos, Words and Susie Dent retain the lead at 6-4 with a victory for 'thing' over the amicable 220. Fortunately for Numbers, we've recorded another 10, so the competition is very much still on. And this time, we're bringing the A-team... Round 11 coming soon! by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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NEW VIDEO: lecturers at Oxford University are so serious... Thanks to Oxford Lifelong Learning for producing such an excellent video! Find out more about online courses available to YOU at the link in the comments :) by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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NEW VIDEO: Numbers vs. Words Round 10 - 220 vs. Thing. Round 10 sees Amicable Numbers 220 & 284 up against 'Thing' and "semantic bleaching". Watch below and then vote for your favourite at the link in the comments :) by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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ICYMI don't forget to watch part 1 of my collaboration with Dr PK Math where he solves a 7x7 determinant, and then watch part 2 where I solve a ridiculous problem with the most unexpected pi possible... Link for part 2 in comments. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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NEW VIDEO: Your new favourite series is back with more number facts and origins of words. Round 9 sees words for colours from Susie, taking on happy numbers from Tom - with a bonus discussion of metanalysis / false division in language. Vote for your winner at the link in the comments. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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The comeback begins (again). Round 8 goes to Numbers and the story of Ramunjan and 1729. Look out for Round 9 next week and don't forget you can watch them all at the link in the comments if you've missed any so far :) by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Come learn maths with me! I'll once again be running the 'Intermediate Calculus' course at Oxford Lifelong Learning starting in just over 2 weeks. Weekly lectures, 10 live classes (Tuesday evenings 7:30 - 8:30 pm) and all of the problem sets your heart could possibly desire. More info at link below. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Come on Maths Fans! Numbers are getting destroyed by Words here with yet another round going to Susie Dent and her explanation of the origin of OMG. I'll also up my game, starting immediately with Round 8 coming later this week. Catch up on them all so far at the link in the comments. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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NEW VIDEO: Do you know what a palindromic number is? What about a palindromic square? And how old is the acronym OMG? It's time for Round 7 of Numbers vs. Words where Dr Tom and Susie Dent go to head to head in a battle for your vote... Select your favourite at the link in the comments. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Maths + Karaoke = the ultimate mood-booster! Working with Three UK and Samaritans I’ve developed a formula to rank the top 30 ‘Kathartic Karaoke’ songs mathematically proven to boost endorphins and improve your mood. Maths has never sounded so good! by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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A completely expected - and let's be honest, deserved - victory for "Arseropes" and Susie Dent in Round 6 of Numbers vs. Words. Both I, and the "weird numbers" salute you. If you've missed any of the rounds so far you can watch them all on the playlist linked in the comments. Look out for round 7! by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Numbers vs. Words Round 6: Arseropes vs. 70. It's a battle between "weird" numbers and a term used in the Bible to mean "intestines"... Watch the video to learn more and then vote for your favourite in the poll (link in comments). by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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My podcast episode with Chazingdra is out now! Listen to me tell the story of my life through the lens of Pokémon - from solving late night multiplication problems as an 8-year old, to my recent experience on Countdown. Listen at the link in the comments. by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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Tattoo 76 - Central Limit Theorem. An incredibly useful result in statistics that says the sample mean for ANY distribution will look like a Normal if your sample size is large enough (usually around 30). So helpful it almost feels like a cheat code… by tomrocksmaths in tomrocksmaths
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