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Magic Squares
An account of some magic squares and their properties and and how to construct them for yourself.
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1 out of 3
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Multiples Sudoku
11 to 14
1 out of 3
Each clue in this Sudoku is the product of the two numbers in adjacent cells.
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Square Coordinates
11 to 14
2 out of 3
A tilted square is a square with no horizontal sides. Can you devise a general instruction for the construction of a square when you are given just one of its sides?
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2 out of 3
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Missing Middles
5 to 7
2 out of 3
Can you work out the domino pieces which would go in the middle in each case to complete the pattern of these eight sets of three dominoes?
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1 out of 3
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Poly Plug Pattern
5 to 7
1 out of 3
Create a pattern on the small grid. How could you extend your pattern on the larger grid?
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Integration
This short article offers some advice for tackling STEP and other advanced mathematics examinations questions on integration
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Outside the Box
This article explores the links between maths, art and history, and
suggests investigations that are enjoyable as well as challenging.
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Getting Started With Solving Rich Tasks
Need some help getting started with solving and thinking about rich tasks? Read on for some friendly advice.
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Quaternions and Rotations
16 to 18
3 out of 3
Find out how the quaternion function G(v) = qvq^-1 gives a simple
algebraic method for working with rotations in 3-space.
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Choosing Rich Tasks for Secondary Classes
In this article, read about the thinking behind the September 2010 secondary problems and why we hope they will be an excellent selection for a new academic year.