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Troublesome Triangles
Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple simulation game to investigate the properties of such systems.
Vector Walk
Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?
Bridge Builder
In this short problem we investigate the tensions and compressions in a framework made from springs and ropes.
Snooker Frames
It is believed that weaker snooker players have a better chance of winning matches over eleven frames (i.e. first to win 6 frames) than they do over fifteen frames. Is this true?
Cuboid-In-A-Box
What is the smallest cuboid that you can put in this box so that you cannot fit another that's the same into it?
More and More Buckets
In this challenge, buckets come in five different sizes. If you choose some buckets, can you investigate the different ways in which they can be filled?