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Can you sketch these difficult curves, which have uses in mathematical modelling?
10 graphs of experimental data are given. Can you use a spreadsheet to find algebraic graphs which match them closely, and thus discover the formulae most likely to govern the underlying processes?
Can you match these equations to these graphs?
Can you construct a cubic equation with a certain distance between its turning points?
Can you work out which processes are represented by the graphs?
Here are several equations from real life. Can you work out which measurements are possible from each equation?
Work with numbers big and small to estimate and calculate various quantities in physical contexts.
Are these estimates of physical quantities accurate?
Look at the advanced way of viewing sin and cos through their power series.
Work with numbers big and small to estimate and calulate various quantities in biological contexts.
Looking at small values of functions. Motivating the existence of the Taylor expansion.
Get further into power series using the fascinating Bessel's equation.
See how enormously large quantities can cancel out to give a good approximation to the factorial function.
In Fill Me Up we invited you to sketch graphs as vessels are filled with water. Can you work out the equations of the graphs?
Which line graph, equations and physical processes go together?
By exploring the concept of scale invariance, find the probability that a random piece of real data begins with a 1.
Match the charts of these functions to the charts of their integrals.
How much energy has gone into warming the planet?
Build up the concept of the Taylor series
Shows that Pythagoras for Spherical Triangles reduces to Pythagoras's Theorem in the plane when the triangles are small relative to the radius of the sphere.
Work with numbers big and small to estimate and calculate various quantities in biological contexts.
Invent scenarios which would give rise to these probability density functions.
Explore the properties of matrix transformations with these 10 stimulating questions.
Explore the shape of a square after it is transformed by the action of a matrix.
Explore the meaning behind the algebra and geometry of matrices with these 10 individual problems.
Use trigonometry to determine whether solar eclipses on earth can be perfect.
Could nanotechnology be used to see if an artery is blocked? Or is this just science fiction?
Explore how matrices can fix vectors and vector directions.
Analyse these beautiful biological images and attempt to rank them in size order.
Use your skill and judgement to match the sets of random data.
Use vectors and matrices to explore the symmetries of crystals.
Many physical constants are only known to a certain accuracy. Explore the numerical error bounds in the mass of water and its constituents.
Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?
Explore the meaning of the scalar and vector cross products and see how the two are related.
Can you make matrices which will fix one lucky vector and crush another to zero?
Go on a vector walk and determine which points on the walk are closest to the origin.
A problem about genetics and the transmission of disease.
What shapes should Elly cut out to make a witch's hat? How can she make a taller hat?
Explore the relationship between resistance and temperature
How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?
Imagine different shaped vessels being filled. Can you work out what the graphs of the water level should look like?
Where should runners start the 200m race so that they have all run the same distance by the finish?
Explore the properties of perspective drawing.
Formulate and investigate a simple mathematical model for the design of a table mat.
This problem explores the biology behind Rudolph's glowing red nose.
To investigate the relationship between the distance the ruler drops and the time taken, we need to do some mathematical modelling...
An observer is on top of a lighthouse. How far from the foot of the lighthouse is the horizon that the observer can see?
Make an accurate diagram of the solar system and explore the concept of a grand conjunction.
Get some practice using big and small numbers in chemistry.
In which Olympic event does a human travel fastest? Decide which events to include in your Alternative Record Book.