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Core maths - discrete maths

Zeller's Birthday
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Zeller's birthday

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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What day of the week were you born on? Do you know? Here's a way to find out.
Sorted
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Sorted

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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How can you quickly sort a suit of cards in order from Ace to King?
flow chart
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Flow chart

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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The flow chart requires two numbers, M and N. Select several values for M and try to establish what the flow chart does.

Substitution Cipher
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Substitution cipher

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Find the frequency distribution for ordinary English, and use it to help you crack the code.