Visualising and representing

There are 575 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Visualising and representing
The perforated cube
problem

The perforated cube

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A cube is made from smaller cubes, 5 by 5 by 5, then some of those cubes are removed. Can you make the specified shapes, and what is the most and least number of cubes required ?
Don't Be Late
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Don't be late

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Mary is driving to Birmingham Airport. Using her average speed for the entire journey, find how long her journey took.
Adjacent Factors
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Adjacent factors

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Two numbers can be placed adjacent if one of them divides the other. Using only $1,...,10$, can you write the longest such list?
Counter Roundup
game

Counter roundup

A game for 1 or 2 people. Use the interactive version, or play with friends. Try to round up as many counters as possible.
Construct-o-Straws
problem

Construct-o-straws

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Make a cube out of straws and have a go at this practical challenge.
Tic Tac Toe
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Tic tac toe

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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In the game of Noughts and Crosses there are 8 distinct winning lines. How many distinct winning lines are there in a game played on a 3 by 3 by 3 board, with 27 cells?
Rolling Triangle
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Rolling triangle

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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The triangle ABC is equilateral. The arc AB has centre C, the arc BC has centre A and the arc CA has centre B. Explain how and why this shape can roll along between two parallel tracks.
Cutting a Cube
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Cutting a cube

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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A half-cube is cut into two pieces by a plane through the long diagonal and at right angles to it. Can you draw a net of these pieces? Are they identical?
Waiting for Blast Off
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Waiting for blast off

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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10 space travellers are waiting to board their spaceships. There are two rows of seats in the waiting room. Using the rules, where are they all sitting? Can you find all the possible ways?