Visualising and representing

There are 544 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Visualising and representing
Squares in a Square
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Squares in a Square

Age
11 to 14
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In the diagram, the small squares are all the same size. What fraction of the large square is shaded?
Semicircular Design
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Semicircular Design

Age
14 to 16
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Weekly Problem 9 - 2016
The diagram to the right shows a logo made from semi-circular arcs. What fraction of the logo is shaded?
Travelling by Train
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Travelling by Train

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Stephen stops at Darlington on his way to Durham. At what time does he arrive at Durham?
Doubly Symmetric
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Doubly Symmetric

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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What is the smallest number of additional squares that must be shaded so that this figure has at least one line of symmetry and rotational symmetry of order 2?
Growing Surprises
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Growing Surprises

Age
11 to 14
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Can you find the connections between linear and quadratic patterns?
Square Number Surprises
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Square Number Surprises

Age
14 to 16
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There are unexpected discoveries to be made about square numbers...
Multiple Surprises
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Multiple Surprises

Age
11 to 16
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Sequences of multiples keep cropping up...
Puzzling Place Value
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Puzzling Place Value

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Can you explain what is going on in these puzzling number tricks?
Display Boards
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Display Boards

Age
7 to 11
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Design an arrangement of display boards in the school hall which fits the requirements of different people.
11x11 square
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11x11 square

Age
11 to 16
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Here's a neat trick you can do with an 11 by 11 square...