Just because a mathematical situation is familiar doesn't mean it has to be dull! Looking at a familiar context through a new lens can generate new insights and understanding. These problems invite students to look again at ideas they may think they know inside-out, and see what new discoveries they can make.
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Gibraltar Geometry
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Take a look at the photos of tiles at a school in Gibraltar. What questions can you ask about them?
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Favourite
Pocket money
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Which of these pocket money systems would you rather have?
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Favourite
Farey Sequences
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
There are lots of ideas to explore in these sequences of ordered fractions.
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Favourite
Same Answer
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Aisha's division and subtraction calculations both gave the same answer! Can you find some more examples?
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Mediant madness
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Kyle and his teacher disagree about his test score - who is right?
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Farey Neighbours
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Farey sequences are lists of fractions in ascending order of magnitude. Can you prove that in every Farey sequence there is a special relationship between Farey neighbours?
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Ford Circles
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Can you find the link between these beautiful circle patterns and Farey Sequences?
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Resilience and the Growth Zone
Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
Advice and problems to help your students become more resilient.
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Surprise!
Age
11 to 18
Challenge level
Curiosity is triggered when something unexpected happens