Explaining, convincing and proving

  • Fibonacci Factors
    problem

    Fibonacci Factors

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    For which values of n is the Fibonacci number fn even? Which Fibonnaci numbers are divisible by 3?

  • Flexi Quad Tan
    problem

    Flexi Quad Tan

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    As a quadrilateral Q is deformed (keeping the edge lengths constnt) the diagonals and the angle X between them change. Prove that the area of Q is proportional to tanX.

  • Trig Rules OK
    problem

    Trig Rules OK

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Change the squares in this diagram and spot the property that stays the same for the triangles. Explain...

  • NOTty logic
    problem

    NOTty Logic

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Have a go at being mathematically negative, by negating these statements.

  • Integration matcher
    problem

    Integration Matcher

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you match the charts of these functions to the charts of their integrals?

  • Prime sequences
    problem

    Prime Sequences

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This group tasks allows you to search for arithmetic progressions in the prime numbers. How many of the challenges will you discover for yourself?

  • Model solutions
    problem

    Model Solutions

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    How do these modelling assumption affect the solutions?

  • Trig identity
    problem

    Trig Identity

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this short challenge, can you use angle properties in a circle to figure out some trig identities?

  • Unit interval
    problem

    Unit Interval

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you prove our inequality holds for all values of x and y between 0 and 1?