Get stuck...in
These problems have some challenging elements where you might get stuck. Don't worry, we've put in some helpful hints to get you unstuck again! So get stuck in, and stick to it - you may surprise yourself!
Number Lines in Disguise Age 7 to 14
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
Some of the numbers have fallen off Becky's number line. Can you figure out what they were?
Estimating Angles Age 7 to 14
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
How good are you at estimating angles?
Same Length Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
Construct two equilateral triangles on a straight line. There are two lengths that look the same - can you prove it?
Shopping Basket Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Challenge Level
The items in the shopping basket add and multiply to give the same amount. What could their prices be?
What Does it Feel Like to Do Maths? Age 11 to 18
Andrew Wiles, who famously proved Fermat's Last Theorem, talks about being a mathematician and dealing with being stuck.
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NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.
NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.