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The National Young Mathematicians' Award

Have you heard of the National Young Mathematicians' Award (NYMA)?  If not, you can find out more here.

In this feature, we have gathered together some of the tasks which were created for the NYMA.  Bernard, one of the members of the NRICH team, hatches these brain-stretching activities so if you are looking for a serious challenge, you have come to the right place!  These tricky tasks were written to be worked on as a team, so gather some of your friends together and have a go!  Why not persuade your teacher to enter a team for this year's event?

If you have been involved in the 2018/19 competition, we'd love to have your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to complete this very short online questionnaire.

 

Six Ten Total
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Six Ten Total

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This challenge combines addition, multiplication, perseverance and even proof.
Six Numbered Cubes
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Six Numbered Cubes

Age
7 to 11
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This task combines spatial awareness with addition and multiplication.
Display Boards
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Display Boards

Age
7 to 11
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Design an arrangement of display boards in the school hall which fits the requirements of different people.
The Dice Train
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The Dice Train

Age
7 to 11
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This dice train has been made using specific rules. How many different trains can you make?
Cover the tray
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Cover the tray

Age
7 to 11
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These practical challenges are all about making a 'tray' and covering it with paper.
Ribbon Squares
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Ribbon Squares

Age
7 to 11
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What is the largest 'ribbon square' you can make? And the smallest? How many different squares can you make altogether?

Working Systematically
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Working Systematically

Age
7 to 11
Working in a systematic way is a very useful skill. Have a go at these activities.
Reasoning
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Reasoning

Age
7 to 11
Have a go at these activities which will give you chance to reason in different ways and for different purposes.
Trial and Improvement
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Trial and Improvement

Age
7 to 11
The tasks in this upper primary feature lend themselves to being solved by trial and improvement.