Functions and their inverses

  • Function Pyramids
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    Function Pyramids

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    A function pyramid is a structure where each entry in the pyramid is determined by the two entries below it. Can you figure out how the pyramid is generated?

  • Maths Shop Window
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    Maths Shop Window

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Make a functional window display which will both satisfy the manager and make sense to the shoppers

  • Modular Fractions
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    Modular Fractions

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    We only need 7 numbers for modulus (or clock) arithmetic mod 7 including working with fractions. Explore how to divide numbers and write fractions in modulus arithemtic.

  • Rational request
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    Rational Request

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Can you make a curve to match my friend's requirements?

  • spaces for exploration
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    Spaces for Exploration

    Alf Coles writes about how he tries to create 'spaces for exploration' for the students in his classrooms.