Handling data

  • Searching for mean(ing)
    problem

    Searching for mean(ing)

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    If you have a large supply of 3kg and 8kg weights, how many of each would you need for the average (mean) of the weights to be 6kg?

  • Secondary Cipher Challenge Part 1
    problem

    Secondary cipher challenge part 1

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Here is the start of a six-part challenge. Can you get to the end and crack the final message?
  • Olympic Logic
    problem

    Olympic logic

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Can you use your powers of logic and deduction to work out the missing information in these sporty situations?

  • Wipeout
    problem

    Wipeout

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Can you do a little mathematical detective work to figure out which number has been wiped out?

  • Nutrition and Cycling
    problem

    Nutrition and cycling

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Andy wants to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats. Will he be able to eat enough to keep him going?

  • Olympic Triathlon
    problem

    Olympic triathlon

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Is it the fastest swimmer, the fastest runner or the fastest cyclist who wins the Olympic Triathlon?

  • Picturing the world
    problem

    Picturing the world

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How can we make sense of national and global statistics involving very large numbers?

  • Box plot match
    problem

    Box plot match

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Match the cumulative frequency curves with their corresponding box plots.

  • Tree tops
    problem

    Tree tops

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Can you make sense of information about trees in order to maximise the profits of a forestry company?

  • For richer for poorer
    problem

    For richer for poorer

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Charlie has moved between countries and the average income of both has increased. How can this be so?