This article for teachers describes a joint project in 2007/8 with Haringey Local Authority and NRICH to support improving using and applying mathematics, reasoning and creativity.
Liam's house has a staircase with 12 steps. He can go down the steps one at a time or two at time. In how many different ways can Liam go down the 12 steps?
Try entering different sets of numbers in the number pyramids. How does the total at the top change?
Can you work out the irrational numbers that belong in the circles to make the multiplication arithmagon correct?
Can you make sense of the three methods to work out what fraction of the total area is shaded?
Can you use the information to find out which cards I have used?
Jennifer Piggott and Steve Hewson write about an area of teaching and learning mathematics that has been engaging their interest recently. As they explain, the word 'trick' can be applied to mathematical activity in many ways.
There are three tables in a room with blocks of chocolate on each. Where would be the best place for each child in the class to sit if they came in one at a time?
