A MATHS ADVENTURE, ONE CUBE AT A TIME

They are called Columbus Cubes, and students from both the Maths Academy and Year 11 specialist maths class tested their skills recently to create these special objects.

As the pictures show, if done correctly, the paper cubes can actually be stacked.

The recently formed Maths Academy has proved a hit, with more than 30 students enrolled to have fun with mathematics. Classes take place after school on Mondays and before school on Fridays.

For those interested in knowing more about these types of cubes, the Columbus Cube is a variation of the Paul Jackson Cube in which one corner is turned inside out to the mid-point of three adjacent edges. This simple change means that Columbus Cubes can be stacked to form a tower.