Welcome to the May edition of NRICH.

Different models, images and representations can be a great help as we try to understand different mathematical topics and concepts. This month we offer you a selection of problems across all the stages that use different representations to great effect. See what images and models you find help you to develop your mathematical thinking and understanding.

 

This month

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 May problems will appear in June.

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

 

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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.

Past Issues

are available as far back as November 1996.

Each monthly publication is based on a particular mathematical theme.