Vectors: Age 11-16

This is part of our collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.

If you are a teacher, you can find the whole collection on our Secondary Curriculum teacher page.
Alternatively, if you are a student, you'll find the same problems on our Secondary Curriculum student page.


  • Vector Racer
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    Vector Racer

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level

    The classic vector racing game.

  • Spotting the loophole
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    Spotting the Loophole

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level

    A visualisation problem in which you search for vectors which sum to zero from a jumble of arrows. Will your eyes be quicker than algebra?

  • Areas of parallelograms
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    Areas of Parallelograms

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level

    Can you find the area of a parallelogram defined by two vectors?

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    Vector Gem Collector

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level

    Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!

  • Vector walk
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    Vector Walk

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level

    Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?

  • Vector journeys
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    Vector Journeys

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level

    Charlie likes to go for walks around a square park, while Alison likes to cut across diagonally. Can you find relationships between the vectors they walk along?

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