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Mathematical reasoning & proof. Generalising. Creating and manipulating expressions and formulae. Simultaneous equations. Polynomial functions and their roots. Factors and multiples. Inequalities. Expanding and factorising quadratics. Graph sketching. Transformation of functions.There are 78 results
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Interpolating Polynomials
Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level
Given a set of points (x,y) with distinct x values, find a polynomial that goes through all of them, then prove some results about the existence and uniqueness of these polynomials.
Simultaneous Equations Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Solve the equations to identify the clue numbers in this Sudoku problem.
W Mates
Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level
Show there are exactly 12 magic labellings of the Magic W using the numbers 1 to 9. Prove that for every labelling with a magic total T there is a corresponding labelling with a magic total 30-T.
Another Quadruple Clue Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
This is a variation of sudoku which contains a set of special clue-numbers. Each set of 4 small digits stands for the numbers in the four cells of the grid adjacent to this set.
The Great Weights Puzzle
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
You have twelve weights, one of which is different from the rest. Using just 3 weighings, can you identify which weight is the odd one out, and whether it is heavier or lighter than the rest?
Games Related to Nim
Age 5 to 16
This article for teachers describes several games, found on the site, all of which have a related structure that can be used to develop the skills of strategic planning.
Quadruple Clue Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Four numbers on an intersection that need to be placed in the surrounding cells. That is all you need to know to solve this sudoku.
All-variables Sudoku
Age 11 to 18
Challenge Level
The challenge is to find the values of the variables if you are to solve this Sudoku.
Two and Two
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
How many solutions can you find to this sum? Each of the different letters stands for a different number.
LCM Sudoku II
Age 11 to 18
Challenge Level
You are given the Lowest Common Multiples of sets of digits. Find the digits and then solve the Sudoku.
A Long Time at the Till
Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level
Try to solve this very difficult problem and then study our two suggested solutions. How would you use your knowledge to try to solve variants on the original problem?
Exhaustion
Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level
Find the positive integer solutions of the equation (1+1/a)(1+1/b)(1+1/c) = 2
Advent Calendar 2011 - Secondary
Age 11 to 18
Challenge Level
Advent Calendar 2011 - a mathematical activity for each day during the run-up to Christmas.
Twin Corresponding Sudoku III
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Two sudokus in one. Challenge yourself to make the necessary connections.
Seasonal Twin Sudokus
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
This pair of linked Sudokus matches letters with numbers and hides a seasonal greeting. Can you find it?
Integrated Product Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
This Sudoku puzzle can be solved with the help of small clue-numbers on the border lines between pairs of neighbouring squares of the grid.
Twin Line-swapping Sudoku
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
A pair of Sudoku puzzles that together lead to a complete solution.
Smith and Jones
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
Mr Smith and Mr Jones are two maths teachers. By asking questions, the answers to which may be right or wrong, Mr Jones is able to find the number of the house Mr Smith lives in... Or not!
Latin Squares
Age 11 to 18
A Latin square of order n is an array of n symbols in which each symbol occurs exactly once in each row and exactly once in each column.
I've Submitted a Solution - What Next?
Age 5 to 18
In this article, the NRICH team describe the process of selecting solutions for publication on the site.
Quadruple Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Four small numbers give the clue to the contents of the four surrounding cells.
Product Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
The clues for this Sudoku are the product of the numbers in adjacent squares.
Colour Islands Sudoku 2
Age 11 to 18
Challenge Level
In this Sudoku, there are three coloured "islands" in the 9x9 grid. Within each "island" EVERY group of nine cells that form a 3x3 square must contain the numbers 1 through 9.
Ben's Game
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Ben, Jack and Emma passed counters to each other and ended with the same number of counters. How many did they start with?
Twin Corresponding Sudokus II
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Two sudokus in one. Challenge yourself to make the necessary connections.
Star Product Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
The puzzle can be solved by finding the values of the unknown digits (all indicated by asterisks) in the squares of the $9\times9$ grid.
Magic W
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
Find all the ways of placing the numbers 1 to 9 on a W shape, with 3 numbers on each leg, so that each set of 3 numbers has the same total.
Diagonal Product Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Given the products of diagonally opposite cells - can you complete this Sudoku?
Shopping Basket
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
The items in the shopping basket add and multiply to give the same amount. What could their prices be?
Twin Corresponding Sudoku
Age 11 to 18
Challenge Level
This sudoku requires you to have "double vision" - two Sudoku's for the price of one
Warmsnug Double Glazing
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
How have "Warmsnug" arrived at the prices shown on their windows? Which window has been given an incorrect price?
The Naked Pair in Sudoku
Age 7 to 16
A particular technique for solving Sudoku puzzles, known as "naked pair", is explained in this easy-to-read article.
Alphabetti Sudoku
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
This Sudoku requires you to do some working backwards before working forwards.
Diagonal Sums Sudoku
Age 7 to 16
Challenge Level
Solve this Sudoku puzzle whose clues are in the form of sums of the numbers which should appear in diagonal opposite cells.
LCM Sudoku
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
Here is a Sudoku with a difference! Use information about lowest common multiples to help you solve it.
One Out One Under
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level
Imagine a stack of numbered cards with one on top. Discard the top, put the next card to the bottom and repeat continuously. Can you predict the last card?
Pole Star Sudoku
Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level
A Sudoku based on clues that give the differences between adjacent cells.
Colour in the Square
Age 7 to 16
Challenge Level
Can you put the 25 coloured tiles into the 5 x 5 square so that no column, no row and no diagonal line have tiles of the same colour in them?
Latin Lilies
Age 7 to 16
Challenge Level
Have a go at this game which has been inspired by the Big Internet Math-Off 2019. Can you gain more columns of lily pads than your opponent?
Problem Solving, Using and Applying and Functional Mathematics
Age 5 to 18
Challenge Level
Problem solving is at the heart of the NRICH site. All the problems give learners opportunities to learn, develop or use mathematical concepts and skills. Read here for more information.
Corresponding Sudokus
Age 11 to 18
This second Sudoku article discusses "Corresponding Sudokus" which are pairs of Sudokus with terms that can be matched using a substitution rule.
Magic Caterpillars
Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level
Label the joints and legs of these graph theory caterpillars so that the vertex sums are all equal.
Olympic Logic
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Can you use your powers of logic and deduction to work out the missing information in these sporty situations?
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