Live Problems - Stage 4 & 5

Each time you visit the NRICH site there will be some activities which are 'live'. That means we are inviting you to send us your solutions and we will publish a selection of them, along with your name and school. If you'd like to read more about what we're looking for, read this short article.

Stage 4 & 5 Toughnutslive

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

These Stage 4 and 5 problems haven't been solved yet. Can you be the first?

Vector Walklive

Stage: 4 and 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?

Cross with the Scalar Productlive

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Explore the meaning of the scalar and vector cross products and see how the two are related.

Vector Journeyslive

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Charlie likes to go for walks around a square park, while Alison likes to cut across diagonally. Can you find relationships between the vectors they walk along?

The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice. More information on many of our other activities can be found here.
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