stemNRICH consists of 4 applications nodes and 2 mathematics
nodes, as shown in the table and diagram below. Although the
problems are located in discrete nodes, there is some natural
overlap between the various areas, particularly chemistry/biology
and physics/engineering.
At a basic level, all problems refer to GCSE level concepts in
science and mathematics, although concepts from A-level mathematics
and science will be needed in places.
Most problems come equipped with a solution, hint and teachers'
notes pages. There is a wide range of
activity-types, so
you are sure to practise a variety of mathematical skills.
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GCSE mathematics concepts |
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GCSE chemistry needed
A-level chemistry needed in places
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GCSE biology needed
A-level biology needed in places
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- Numbers
- Algebra, equations and graphs
- Curve fitting and sketching
- Approximations and estimations
- Powers and roots
- Data handling
- Trigonometry
- Units
- Numerical methods, spreadsheets and IT
- General mathematics
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- Proportional reasoning
- Dilutions
- Logarithms and pH
- Measurement and estimation
- Reaction kinetics
- Gases
- Bonds and crystals
- Enthalpy
- Moles and molarity
- Advanced mathematics in chemistry
- Articles
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- Basic maths in biology
- Measurement and estimation
- Graphs and equations
- Statistics in biology
- Moles and molarity
- Dilutions
- DNA and Genetics
- Shapes
- Advanced mathematics in biology
- Articles
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A-level mathematics needed
A-level further mathematics needed in places
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A-level physics and mathematics
needed
A-level further mathematics needed
in places
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A-level physics and mathematics
needed
A-level further mathematics needed
in places
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- Rates of change
- Curves
- Calculus
- Differential equations
- Series and expansions
- Powers, roots and logarithms
- Probability and distributions
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Geometry and symmetry
- Complex numbers
- Vectors
- Vectors and matrices
- Numerical methods
- General mathematics
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- General
- Dynamics
- Gravitation
- Units in physics
- Power, work and energy in physics
- Atoms and particles
- Electricity
- Fluids
- Gas laws and thermodynamics
- Waves and oscillations
- Advanced mathematics in physics
- Articles
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- Dynamics
- Structural engineering
- Digital circuits and logic
- Decisions, logistics and control
- Mechanical engineering
- Power, work and energy in engineering
- Fluid mechanics
- Electrical engineering
- Advanced mathematics in engineering
- Articles
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