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Folding, cutting and punching
Exploring and predicting folding, cutting and punching holes and
making spirals.
Visualising and representing
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pageMaking maths: rolypoly
Paint a stripe on a cardboard roll. Can you predict what will happen when it is rolled across a sheet of paper? -
pageProblem solving, using and applying and functional mathematics
Problem solving is at the heart of the NRICH site. All the problems give learners opportunities to learn, develop or use mathematical concepts and skills. Read here for more information. -
articleTake one example
This article introduces the idea of generic proof for younger children and illustrates how one example can offer a proof of a general result through unpacking its underlying structure. -
articlePrimary children's mathematical recording
This article for teachers outlines different types of recording, depending on the purpose and audience.
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articlePurposeful paper folding
In this article for primary teachers, Fran describes her passion for paper folding as a springboard for mathematics.
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problemCan you traverse it?
Age14 to 18Challenge level
How can you decide if a graph is traversable?
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interactivityIntroducing NRICH TWILGO
Age5 to 18Challenge level
We're excited about this new program for drawing beautiful mathematical designs. Can you work out how we made our first few pictures and, even better, share your most elegant solutions with us? -
projectHow many?
5 to 7
This project challenges you to work out the number of cubes hidden under a cloth. What questions would you like to ask?
