Synopsis
The spoof news programme introduces Makeover Maths, in which Handy Andy uses maths to measure and redesign Sinead's room.
- Programme: The Maths Channel
- Series: Year 6
- Episode: Measuring Length
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Maths | Measurement | Length and height
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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