Linear functions and graphs

  • Intersections
    problem

    Intersections

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Change one equation in this pair of simultaneous equations very slightly and there is a big change in the solution. Why?

  • Reflect Again
    problem

    Reflect again

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Follow hints to investigate the matrix which gives a reflection of the plane in the line y=tanx. Show that the combination of two reflections in intersecting lines is a rotation.
  • Enclosing Squares
    problem

    Enclosing squares

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you find sets of sloping lines that enclose a square?
  • On the Road
    problem

    On the road

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Four vehicles travelled on a road. What can you deduce from the times that they met?
  • spaces for exploration
    article

    Spaces for exploration

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

  • Diamond Collector
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    Diamond collector

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Collect as many diamonds as you can by drawing three straight lines.