Comparing and interpreting data

  • Match the Matches
    problem
    Favourite

    Match the Matches

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star
    Decide which charts and graphs represent the number of goals two football teams scored in fifteen matches.
  • The time is ...
    problem
    Favourite

    The Time Is ...

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star

    Can you put these mixed-up times in order? You could arrange them in a circle.

  • Now and Then
    problem
    Favourite

    Now and Then

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star

    Have a look at the results for some events at past Olympic Games. Can you use these to predict the results at the next Olympics?

  • Substitution Cipher
    problem
    Favourite

    Substitution Cipher

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star

    Find the frequency distribution for ordinary English, and use it to help you crack the code.

  • problem
    Favourite

    Reaction Timer

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star

    This problem offers you two ways to test reactions - use them to investigate your ideas about speeds of reaction.

  • What does random look like?
    problem
    Favourite

    What Does Random Look Like?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star

    Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.

  • Olympic Records
    problem
    Favourite

    Olympic Records

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star

    Can you deduce which Olympic athletics events are represented by the graphs?

  • Half a minute
    problem
    Favourite

    Half a Minute

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star empty star empty star

    Anna, Ben and Charlie have been estimating 30 seconds. Who is the best?

  • Who's the best?
    problem
    Favourite

    Who's the Best?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star

    Which countries have the most naturally athletic populations?

  • What's the weather like?
    problem
    Favourite

    What's the Weather Like?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star

    With access to weather station data, what interesting questions can you investigate?