Millennium Mathematics Project (MMP)

The Millennium Mathematics Project (MMP), a collaboration between the Faculties of Mathematics and Education at the University of Cambridge, is a maths education and outreach initiative for ages 3 to 19 and the general public. The focus is on increasing mathematical understanding, confidence and enjoyment, developing problem-solving skills, and promoting creative and imaginative approaches to maths.

The project consists of a family of complementary programmes, including the NRICH website, Plus online mathematics magazine, Wild Maths, and free online multimedia resources through an older program Motivate.

• NRICH website. The NRICH website publishes thousands of free resources designed to challenge, inspire and engage ages 3 to 19. Teachers' resources support planning and help teachers promote rich mathematical thinking in the classroom. NRICH resources focus on problem-solving and take a low-threshold high-ceiling approach, building students' confidence, mathematical reasoning, thinking skills and ability to take the initiative.

• Plus online mathematics magazine. Plus is a free online maths magazine aimed at the interested and intelligent general reader, including older students (16+). In-depth articles and podcasts explore all aspects of maths, ranging from what string theory predicts about hidden dimensions to mathematics in medicine. News items uncover the hidden maths behind media headlines and report news from the world of research. 

• Wild Maths. Wild Maths resources are designed to encourage mathematical creativity. Mathematical activities, games, articles and videos invite you to explore, imagine, experiment and create. Developed by NRICH and Plus teams, Wild Maths is aimed at ages 7 to 16.

• Motivate. The Motivate programme created links between university researchers and schools for over a decade, initially via live video-conferences. While the live programme ended in 2010, they developed free online multi-media resource packs, working with mathematicians from research and industry to explore maths in real and engaging contexts including medical research, healthcare and archaeology. The packs are based round video-clips of the expert speakers with accompanying investigative tasks, including worksheets and teachers' notes. Topics covered include Maths and Health and Disease Dynamics.