Vectors: Age 11-16

This is part of our collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.

If you are a teacher, you can find the whole collection on our Secondary Curriculum teacher page.
Alternatively, if you are a student, you'll find the same problems on our Secondary Curriculum student page.

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Vector Racer

Age

11 to 16

Challenge level

The classic vector racing game.
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Spotting the Loophole

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

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?
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Areas of Parallelograms

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

Can you find the area of a parallelogram defined by two vectors?
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Vector Gem Collector

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!
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Vector Walk

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

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

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

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?