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Enriching mathematics for all learners

We offer curriculum-linked resources for students aged 3-18, designed to nurture curious, resourceful and confident learners of school mathematics.

All of our resources are free to use by everyone.

We are based in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.

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For Teachers

Browse our collection of rich activities and resources to help you develop your students' mathematical thinking

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For Students

Take a look at our collections of tasks that will encourage you to think like a mathematician

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For Parents

Read our guidance on ways to support children working mathematically at home

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Problem-solving Schools

Learn about our exciting new intiative to embed non-routine problem-solving opportunities in your maths curriculum

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What we do and why we do it

Why not take a look at the key ideas that inform our work?

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Primary curriculum-linked problems

Our favourite rich tasks, organised by curriculum topic and age group

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Secondary curriculum-linked problems

Our favourite rich tasks, organised by curriculum topic and age group

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Post 16 curriculum-linked problems

A selection of rich tasks ideal for developing subject content knowledge, mathematical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.

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