Search
problem
2 out of 3
Converging Means
14 to 16
2 out of 3
Take any two positive numbers. Calculate the arithmetic and geometric means. Repeat the calculations to generate a sequence of arithmetic means and geometric means. Make a note of what happens to the two sequences.
project
1 out of 3
The Golden Ratio
11 to 14
1 out of 3
Investigation of the golden ratio and the human body which can be done individually or in the classroom.
eyfs_activity
Making Footprints
In this activity, children will develop an awareness of the faces of 3D shapes by using them to make 'footprints' in soft dough.
problem
2 out of 3
Favourite
Discrete Trends
16 to 18
2 out of 3
Find the maximum value of n to the power 1/n and prove that it is a maximum.
problem
3 out of 3
Favourite
Making More Tracks
16 to 18
3 out of 3
Given the equation for the path followed by the back wheel of a bike, can you solve to find the equation followed by the front wheel?
article
Making Algebra Rich
Lynne suggests activities which support the development of primary children's algebraic thinking.
problem
2 out of 3
Lennard Jones Potential
16 to 18
2 out of 3
Investigate why the Lennard-Jones potential gives a good approximate explanation for the behaviour of atoms at close ranges
page
bioNRICH
bioNRICH is the area of the stemNRICH site devoted to the mathematics underlying the study of the biological sciences, designed to help develop the mathematics required to get the most from your study of biology at A-level and university.
page
Going Deeper: Achieving Greater Depth in the Primary Classroom
In this article for Primary teachers, we share key findings from a project with schools in Tower Hamlets, which focused on teaching 'at greater depth' using whole-class resources.