Visualising and representing

  • Set Square
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    Set Square

    Age
    16 to 18
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    A triangle PQR, right angled at P, slides on a horizontal floor with Q and R in contact with perpendicular walls. What is the locus of P?

  • Parabella
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    Parabella

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    This is a beautiful result involving a parabola and parallels.

  • Three by One
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    Three by One

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    There are many different methods to solve this geometrical problem - how many can you find?

  • Fitting flat shapes
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    Fitting Flat Shapes

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    How efficiently can various flat shapes be fitted together?
  • Curve match
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    Curve Match

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Which curve is which, and how would you plan a route to pass between them?

  • Coordinated crystals
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    Coordinated Crystals

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Explore the lattice and vector structure of this crystal.
  • Polygon walk
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    Polygon Walk

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Go on a vector walk and determine which points on the walk are closest to the origin.

  • Paintbrush and different coloured watercolour paint blocks.
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    Painting by Numbers

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    How many different colours of paint would be needed to paint these pictures by numbers?

  • Painting by functions
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    Painting by Functions

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Use functions to create minimalist versions of works of art.