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Frequency tables and Bar Charts. Comparing data. Processing and representing data. Selecting and using information. STEM - living world. STEM - physical world. Collecting data. Handling data. Interpreting data. STEM clubs.There are 14 results
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Compare the Squares
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
In this problem you will do your own poll to find out whether your friends think two squares on a board are the same colour or not.
Real Statistics
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Have a look at this table of how children travel to school. How does it compare with children in your class?
Our Sports
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
This problem explores the range of events in a sports day and which ones are the most popular and attract the most entries.
Terrariums
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
Build a mini eco-system, and collect and interpret data on how well the plants grow under different conditions.
Who's the Best?
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
Which countries have the most naturally athletic populations?
It's a Scrabble
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Letters have different values in Scrabble - how are they decided upon? And would the values be the same for other languages?
Half a Minute
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
Anna, Ben and Charlie have been estimating 30 seconds. Who is the best?
Inspector Morse
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
You may like to read the article on Morse code before attempting this question. Morse's letter analysis was done over 150 years ago, so might there be a better allocation of symbols today?
What's the Weather Like?
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
With access to weather station data, what interesting questions can you investigate?
Retiring to Paradise
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
When Charlie retires, he's looking forward to the quiet life, whereas Alison wants a busy and exciting retirement. Can you advise them on where they should go?
Secondary Cipher Challenge Part 1
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Here is the start of a six-part challenge. Can you get to the end and crack the final message?
Substitution Cipher
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level
Find the frequency distribution for ordinary English, and use it to help you crack the code.
Substitution Transposed
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level
Substitution and Transposition all in one! How fiendish can these codes get?
The Time Is ...
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Can you put these mixed-up times in order? You could arrange them in a circle.
NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.