This is part of our Secondary Curriculum collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.
Scroll down to see the complete collection, or explore our subcollections on Perimeter and Area in two dimensions, and Surface Area and Volume in three dimensions.


game
Favourite
Vector gem collector
Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!

problem
Spotting the loophole
A visualisation problem in which you search for vectors which sum
to zero from a jumble of arrows. Will your eyes be quicker than
algebra?

problem
Vector walk
Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?

problem
Vector journeys
Charlie likes to go for walks around a square park, while Alison likes to cut across diagonally. Can you find relationships between the vectors they walk along?

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You may also be interested in this collection of activities from the STEM Learning website, that complement the NRICH activities above.