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Exploring 2D Shapes
In this task, children will make shapes out of loops of string and discuss what they notice about their shapes.
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Timing
In this task, children will practise using a variety of timers to work out how many items they can put into a jar before the time finishes.
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Using Non-Standard Problems to Challenge Pre-Conceptions
This paper explores the value of using problems as a way of
challenging children’s mathematical pre-conceptions and
problems' potential for extending their knowledge and
understanding. It considers some non-standard problems taken from
the NRICH website and examines them in the light of children's
solutions and what children have said, or implied, about their
thinking.
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2 out of 3
Robin's Hypothesis Testing
16 to 18
2 out of 3
How many trials should we do in order to accept or reject our null hypothesis?
problem
1 out of 3
Felix's Parachute Jump
16 to 18
1 out of 3
On October 14th 2012, Felix Baumgartner made a world record breaking parachute jump. Can you figure out the numbers behind his jump?
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2 out of 3
Surprising Equalities
14 to 18
2 out of 3
Take any triangle, and construct squares on each of its sides. What do you notice about the areas of the new triangles formed?
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1 out of 3
Alternative Record Book
14 to 18
1 out of 3
In which Olympic event does a human travel fastest? Decide which events to include in your Alternative Record Book.
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1 out of 3
Designing Table Mats
11 to 16
1 out of 3
Formulate and investigate a simple mathematical model for the design of a table mat.
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2 out of 3
Contact
14 to 16
2 out of 3
A circular plate rolls in contact with the sides of a rectangular
tray. How much of its circumference comes into contact with the
sides of the tray when it rolls around one circuit?