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If Tom wants to learn to cook his favourite supper, he needs to make a schedule so that everything is ready at the same time.
What is the same and what is different about these tiling patterns and how do they contribute to the floor as a whole?
A simple robot to make, plus robots in everyday life to investigate.
Jenny Murray describes the mathematical processes behind making patchwork in this article for students.
This article for students gives some instructions about how to make some different braids.
What shape and size of drinks mat is best for flipping and catching?
This article for pupils gives an introduction to Celtic knotwork patterns and a feel for how you can draw them.
The image in this problem is part of a piece of equipment found in the playground of a school. How would you describe it to someone over the phone?
Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple simulation game to investigate the properties of such systems.
Can you visualise whether these nets fold up into 3D shapes? Watch the videos each time to see if you were correct.
This article for students introduces the idea of naming knots using numbers. You'll need some paper and something to write with handy!
What is the greatest volume you can get for a rectangular (cuboid) parcel if the maximum combined length and girth are 2 metres?
If I don't have the size of cake tin specified in my recipe, will the size I do have be OK?
Is it cheaper to cook a meal from scratch or to buy a ready meal? What difference does the number of people you're cooking for make?
What shape would fit your pens and pencils best? How can you make it?
My recipe is for 12 cakes - how do I change it if I want to make a different number of cakes?
Build a scaffold out of drinking-straws to support a cup of water
This article explains how credit card numbers are defined and the check digit serves to verify their accuracy.
The design technology curriculum requires students to be able to represent 3-dimensional objects on paper. This article introduces some of the mathematical ideas which underlie such methods.
Create a symmetrical fabric design based on a flower motif - and realise it in Logo.
We need computer programmers! Logo is a great entry-level programming language - and you can create stunning graphics while you learn.
This is the technology section of stemNRICH - Core.
Creating a schedule to cook a meal consisting of two different recipes, plus rice.
Formulate and investigate a simple mathematical model for the design of a table mat.
Can Jo make a gym bag for her trainers from the piece of fabric she has?
What shapes should Elly cut out to make a witch's hat? How can she make a taller hat?
Design and construct a prototype intercooler which will satisfy agreed quality control constraints.
Moiré patterns are intriguing interference patterns. Create your own beautiful examples using LOGO!
Could nanotechnology be used to see if an artery is blocked? Or is this just science fiction?
Is it really greener to go on the bus, or to buy local?
Where should runners start the 200m race so that they have all run the same distance by the finish?
Can you make a new type of fair die with 14 faces by shaving the corners off a cube?
The Velodrome was one of the most striking buildings in the London 2012 Olympic Park. This article explores how mathematics helped design the iconic building and its track.
How do you write a computer program that creates the illusion of stretching elastic bands between pegs of a Geoboard? The answer contains some surprising mathematics.
How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?
An introduction to coding and decoding messages and the maths behind how to secretly share information.
engNRICH is the area of the stemNRICH Advanced site devoted to the mathematics underlying the study of engineering