Using National Young Mathematicians' Award Tasks to Develop Problem-solving and Group-working Skills
NRICH has worked with Explore Learning since 2010 to hold the annual National Young Mathematicians' Award (NYMA). This feature offers guidance on using the NYMA tasks for developing problem-solving and group-working skills.
The article gives more detail about the NYMA and outlines what we consider to be key problem-solving and group-working skills. We draw attention to a range of tasks, originally written for the NYMA, which will help you support learners in developing this range of skills.
The article gives more detail about the NYMA and outlines what we consider to be key problem-solving and group-working skills. We draw attention to a range of tasks, originally written for the NYMA, which will help you support learners in developing this range of skills.
This article for primary teachers uses National Young Mathematicians' Award tasks as contexts in which to develop learners' problem-solving and group-working skills.
This brief article, written for upper primary students and their teachers, explains what the Explore Learning Mathematicians' Award (formerly known as the Young Mathematicians' Award) is and links to all the related resources on NRICH.
Six Ten Total Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
This challenge combines addition, multiplication, perseverance and even proof.
Six Numbered Cubes Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
This task combines spatial awareness with addition and multiplication.
Display Boards Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
Design an arrangement of display boards in the school hall which fits the requirements of different people.
The Dice Train Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
This dice train has been made using specific rules. How many different trains can you make?
Cover the Tray Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
These practical challenges are all about making a 'tray' and covering it with paper.
Ribbon Squares Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
What is the largest 'ribbon square' you can make? And the smallest? How many different squares can you make altogether?
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