problem
Grid points on hyperbolas
Find a condition which determines whether the hyperbola y^2 - x^2 =
k contains any points with integer coordinates.
Take a few whole numbers away from a triangle number. If you know the mean of the remaining numbers can you find the triangle number and which numbers were removed?
Alf Coles writes about how he tries to create 'spaces for exploration' for the students in his classrooms.