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Ratio, Proportion and rates of change: Age 11-16

Thousands and Millions
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Thousands and millions

Age
11 to 14
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Here's a chance to work with large numbers...

All in a jumble
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All in a jumble

Age
11 to 14
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My measurements have got all jumbled up! Swap them around and see if you can find a combination where every measurement is valid.

Olympic Measures
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Olympic measures

Age
11 to 14
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These Olympic quantities have been jumbled up! Can you put them back together again?

Nutrition and Cycling
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Nutrition and cycling

Age
14 to 16
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Andy wants to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats. Will he be able to eat enough to keep him going?

Fractions Rectangle
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Fractions rectangle

Age
11 to 14
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The large rectangle is divided into a series of smaller quadrilaterals and triangles. Can you untangle what fractional part is represented by each of the ten numbered shapes?

Mixing Lemonade
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Mixing lemonade

Age
11 to 14
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Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?

Mixing More Paints
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Mixing more paints

Age
14 to 16
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Can you find an efficent way to mix paints in any ratio?

Mixing Paints
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Mixing paints

Age
11 to 14
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Can you work out how to produce different shades of pink paint?

Areas and Ratios
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Areas and ratios

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

Triathlon and Fitness
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Triathlon and fitness

Age
11 to 14
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The triathlon is a physically gruelling challenge. Can you work out which athlete burnt the most calories?

The Legacy
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The legacy

Age
14 to 16
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Your school has been left a million pounds in the will of an ex- pupil. What model of investment and spending would you use in order to ensure the best return on the money?

Dating made Easier
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Dating made easier

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

Speeding boats
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Speeding boats

Age
14 to 16
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Two boats travel up and down a lake. Can you picture where they will cross if you know how fast each boat is travelling?