Being collaborative

problem

Which Quadratic?

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

This task develops knowledge of transformation of graphs. By framing and asking questions a member of the team has to find out which mathematical function they have chosen.
problem

Big and Small Numbers in Physics - Group Task

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Work in groups to try to create the best approximations to these physical quantities.
problem

Whose Line Graph Is It Anyway?

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Which line graph, equations and physical processes go together?
problem

Calculus Countdown

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Can you hit the target functions using a set of input functions and a little calculus and algebra?
problem

Discussing Risk and Reward

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

10 starting points for risk vs reward
problem

Guess the Function

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

This task depends on learners sharing reasoning, listening to opinions, reflecting and pulling ideas together.
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Developing Good Team-Working Skills in Primary Schools

This article looks at team building in the primary context.
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Group-Worthy Tasks and Their Potential to Support Children to Develop Independent Problem-Solving Skills

In this article for teachers, Jennie Pennant outlines how group-worthy tasks support the development of children's problem-solving skills.
project
How Many?

5 to 7

1 out of 3

This project challenges you to work out the number of cubes hidden under a cloth. What questions would you like to ask?
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Developing Good Team-Working Skills

Group work depends on effective team work. This article describes attributes of effective team work and links to "Team Building" problems that can be used to develop learners' team working skills.