Year 11 Being curious

  • Napkin
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    Napkin

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    14 to 16
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    A napkin is folded so that a corner coincides with the midpoint of an opposite edge. Investigate the three triangles formed.

  • Dating made Easier
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    Dating Made Easier

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    14 to 16
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    If a sum invested gains 10% each year how long before it has doubled its value?

  • Fit for photocopying
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    Fit for Photocopying

    Age
    14 to 16
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    Explore the relationships between different paper sizes.

  • Vector journeys
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    Vector Journeys

    Age
    14 to 18
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    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?

  • Perception versus reality
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    Perception Versus Reality

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    14 to 18
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    Infographics are a powerful way of communicating statistical information. Can you come up with your own?

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    Negative Powers

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    14 to 18
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    What does this number mean? Which order of 1, 2, 3 and 4 makes the highest value? Which makes the lowest?

  • Areas and Ratios
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    Areas and Ratios

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    16 to 18
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    Do you have enough information to work out the area of the shaded quadrilateral?