project
Make your own pencil case
What shape would fit your pens and pencils best? How can you make it?
Nets
problem
Gym Bag
Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
Can Jo make a gym bag for her trainers from the piece of fabric she has?
problem
Cool As Ice
Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
Design and construct a prototype intercooler which will satisfy agreed quality control constraints.
problem
Chopped Dice
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Can you make a new type of fair die with 14 faces by shaving the
corners off a cube?
problem
Auditorium Steps
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
What is the shape of wrapping paper that you would need to completely wrap this model?
problem
Magic Octahedron
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Weekly Problem 20 - 2010
You have already used Magic Squares, now meet a Magic Octahedron...
You have already used Magic Squares, now meet a Magic Octahedron...
problem
Air Nets
Age
7 to 18
Challenge level
Can you visualise whether these nets fold up into 3D shapes? Watch the videos each time to see if you were correct.
problem
Net Result
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
The net shown here is cut out and folded to form a cube. Which face is then opposite the face marked X?
problem
Triangular Faces
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
This problem invites you to build 3D shapes using two different
triangles. Can you make the shapes from the pictures?
problem
All Wrapped Up
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
What is the largest cuboid you can wrap in an A3 sheet of paper?