This is part of our Secondary Curriculum collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.
Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?
These Olympic quantities have been jumbled up! Can you put them back together again?
The large rectangle is divided into quadrilaterals and triangles. Can you untangle what fractional part is represented by each of the ten numbered shapes?
Can you work out how to produce different shades of pink paint?
My measurements have got all jumbled up! Swap them around and see if you can find a combination where every measurement is valid.
Here's a chance to work with large numbers...
The triathlon is a physically gruelling challenge. Can you work out which athlete burnt the most calories?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race against Usain Bolt?
Andy wants to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats. Will he be able to eat enough to keep him going?
Your school has been left a million pounds in the will of an ex-pupil. What model of investment and spending would you use in order to ensure the best return on the money?
Two boats travel up and down a lake. Can you picture where they will cross if you know how fast each boat is travelling?
Can you find an efficent way to mix paints in any ratio?
If a sum invested gains 10% each year how long before it has doubled its value?
Do you have enough information to work out the area of the shaded quadrilateral?
You may also be interested in this collection of activities from the STEM Learning website, that complement the NRICH activities above.
