Being collaborative

  • Keep it simple
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    Keep It Simple

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?

  • Growing Rectangles
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    Growing Rectangles

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

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

  • Perimeter Expressions
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    Perimeter Expressions

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Create some shapes by combining two or more rectangles. What can you say about the areas and perimeters of the shapes you can make?