Multiple Representations
Mathematicians use many different representations when solving problems, such as tables, graphs, diagrams and algebra. These tasks encourage students to use a variety of different representations to gain valuable insights into mathematical situations.
The Remainders Game Age 7 to 14
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Challenge Level
Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.
Magic Crosses Age 7 to 14
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Challenge Level
Can you find examples of magic crosses? Can you find all the possibilities?
Remainders Age 7 to 14
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Challenge Level
I'm thinking of a number. My number is both a multiple of 5 and a multiple of 6. What could my number be?
Always a Multiple? Age 11 to 14
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Challenge Level
Think of a two digit number, reverse the digits, and add the numbers together. Something special happens...
Which Is Cheaper? Age 14 to 16
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Challenge Level
When I park my car in Mathstown, there are two car parks to choose from. Can you help me to decide which one to use?
Which Is Bigger? Age 14 to 16
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Challenge Level
Which is bigger, n+10 or 2n+3? Can you find a good method of answering similar questions?
Exploring Cubic Functions Age 14 to 18
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Challenge Level
Quadratic graphs are very familiar, but what patterns can you explore with cubics?
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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.