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Articles on rich tasks

A useful collection of articles on the topic of rich tasks in mathematics. If you are new to rich tasks then we suggest that you begin by:

Problem Solving: Opening up problems
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Problem solving: opening up problems

All types of mathematical problems serve a useful purpose in mathematics teaching, but different types of problem will achieve different learning objectives. In generalmore open-ended problems have greater potential.
A Problem is a Problem For All That
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A problem is a problem for all that

In this article, Jennifer Piggott talks about just a few of the problems with problems that make them such a rich source of mathematics and approaches to learning mathematics.
Using Rich Tasks in an Objective Led Culture
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Using rich tasks in an objective led culture

As teachers, we appreciate the need to have clear objectives at the start of lessons but have been aware of the limitations this sometimes seems to place on our ability to get the most out of using rich tasks. In this article we talk about how we managed this tension.
Using Rich Tasks for the First Time
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Using rich tasks for the first time

The teachers involved in the Engaging Mathematics Projectwanted to embed rich tasks from the NRICH website into their curriculum for all KS3 and KS4 students. In this article, the teachers share the issues they needed to consider and what they are doing to address them.
Choosing rich tasks for secondary classes
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Choosing rich tasks for secondary classes

In this article, read about the thinking behind the September 2010 secondary problems and why we hope they will be an excellent selection for a new academic year.