This is part of our Secondary Curriculum collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.
Scroll down to see the complete collection, or explore our subcollections on Perimeter and Area in two dimensions, and Surface Area and Volume in three dimensions.
problem
Favourite
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?
problem
Favourite
Vector walk
Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?
problem
Favourite
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?
game
Favourite
Vector gem collector
Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!
problem
Favourite
Areas of parallelograms
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Can you find the area of a parallelogram defined by two vectors?
Image
You may also be interested in this collection of activities from the STEM Learning website, that complement the NRICH activities above.