Reasoning, convincing and proving

There are 458 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Reasoning, convincing and proving
Impossible triangles?
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Impossible triangles?

Age
16 to 18
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Which of these triangular jigsaws are impossible to finish?
Road maker
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Road maker

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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Which of these roads will satisfy a Munchkin builder?
Impossible square?
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Impossible square?

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Can you make a square from these triangles?
Consecutive negative numbers
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Consecutive negative numbers

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Do you notice anything about the solutions when you add and/or subtract consecutive negative numbers?
9 Weights
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9 Weights

Age
11 to 14
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You have been given nine weights, one of which is slightly heavier than the rest. Can you work out which weight is heavier in just two weighings of the balance?
The Great Weights Puzzle
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The Great Weights Puzzle

Age
14 to 16
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You have twelve weights, one of which is different from the rest. Using just 3 weighings, can you identify which weight is the odd one out, and whether it is heavier or lighter than the rest?
Shape Times Shape
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Shape Times Shape

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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These eleven shapes each stand for a different number. Can you use the number sentences to work out what they are?
Honey Bees
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Honey Bees

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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How many bees could fly 1000 miles if they had 10 gallons of honey?
Triangle Numbers
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Triangle Numbers

Age
11 to 14
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Take a look at the multiplication square. The first eleven triangle numbers have been identified. Can you see a pattern? Does the pattern continue?