Being collaborative

  • Translating Lines
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    Translating Lines

    Age
    11 to 14
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    Investigate what happens to the equation of different lines when you translate them. Try to predict what will happen. Explain your findings.

  • Keep it simple
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    Keep It Simple

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Can all unit fractions be written as the sum of two unit fractions?

  • A glue stick with the lid off.
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    Sticky Numbers

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Can you arrange the numbers 1 to 17 in a row so that each adjacent pair adds up to a square number?

  • Going round in circles
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    Going Round in Circles

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Mathematicians are always looking for efficient methods for solving problems. How efficient can you be?

  • Mixing Lemonade
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    Mixing Lemonade

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?

  • Growing Rectangles
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    Growing Rectangles

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    What happens to the area and volume of 2D and 3D shapes when you enlarge them?

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    How Would You Score It?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Invent a scoring system for a 'guess the weight' competition.

  • A ring of Jacks, Queens and Kings on a green table.
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    Sociable Cards

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Move your counters through this snake of cards and see how far you can go. Are you surprised by where you end up?

  • Do you feel lucky?
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    Do You Feel Lucky?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Some people offer advice on how to win at games of chance, or how to influence probability in your favour. Can you decide whether advice is good or not?

  • What does random look like?
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    What Does Random Look Like?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level

    Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.

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