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Big and Small Numbers in Physics - Group Task
16 to 18
Work in groups to try to create the best approximations to these physical quantities.
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Tilted Squares - Teaching Using Rich Tasks
Watch Charlie and Alison teaching a lesson and read about the teaching points they consider to be important.
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Low Threshold High Ceiling Tasks for Secondary Classrooms
A selection of tasks for teachers wishing to use a Low Threshold High Ceiling approach in Secondary and Post 16 maths.
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Challenging Data Tasks: The Making of 'where Are You Flying?'
How was the data for this problem compiled? A guided tour through the process.
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Using NRICH Tasks to Develop Key Problem-Solving Skills
This article, written for primary teachers, discusses what we mean by 'problem-solving skills' and draws attention to NRICH tasks which can help develop specific skills.
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Complex Instruction - Raising Achievement Through Group-Worthy Tasks
Many NRICH tasks have been designed with group work in mind. Read about Jo Boaler's research on the benefits of collaborative work and watch a clip of a teacher working in this way.
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Online Continuing Professional Development Support Utilising Rich Mathematical Tasks
Details about a project working with teachers developing online professional development materials to support the use of rich mathematical tasks.