Year 7 Being resourceful

  • On the Edge
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    On the edge

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    If you move the tiles around, can you make squares with different coloured edges?

  • Litov's Mean Value Theorem
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    Litov's mean value theorem

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Start with two numbers and generate a sequence where the next number is the mean of the last two numbers...

  • Countdown fractions
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    Countdown fractions

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Here is a chance to play a fractions version of the classic Countdown Game.

  • Statistical shorts
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    Statistical shorts

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Can you decide whether these short statistical statements are always, sometimes or never true?

  • Searching for mean(ing)
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    Searching for mean(ing)

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    If you have a large supply of 3kg and 8kg weights, how many of each would you need for the average (mean) of the weights to be 6kg?