September 2010 Front Page


Welcome to the new edition of NRICH.

This month we have chosen a selection of problems ideal for beginning problem-solving at the start of a new school year. Working on rich tasks together can help to break the ice and stimulate mathematical discussions. We hope this month's resources will help new classes to develop good mathematical habits of mind.

This month


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If you're a pupil you can submit your solutions to the problems using the 'Submit a Solution' tab at the top of each problem. Solutions to the October problems will appear in November.

If you're a teacher, the Teachers' Notes accompanying each problem offer guidance to you on possible ways of engaging learners in the activity or challenge.

Recent news from the NRICH team can be found here.

ABOUT NRICH

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.

On our website you will find thousands of our free mathematics enrichment materials (problems, articles and games) for teachers and learners from ages 5 to 19 years. All the resources are designed to develop subject knowledge, problem-solving and mathematical thinking skills. The website is updated with new material on the first day of every month. For guidance on how to find the right resources for you, go to the Help section of the site.


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Past Issues

are available as far back as November 1996.

Each monthly publication is based on a particular mathematical theme.