Being resourceful

  • Calculus Countdown
    problem

    Calculus Countdown

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you hit the target functions using a set of input functions and a little calculus and algebra?

  • Thinking Mathematically - Short Problems
    problem

    Solve Me!

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you use numerical methods to solve this equation to 1 decimal place?

  • Agile Algebra
    problem

    Agile Algebra

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Observe symmetries and engage the power of substitution to solve complicated equations.

  • Thinking Mathematically - Short Problems
    problem

    AP Train

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    An arithmetic progression is shifted and shortened, but its sum remains the same...

  • Placeholder: several colourful numbers
    problem

    Speedo

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Investigate the relationship between speeds recorded and the distance travelled in this kinematic scenario.

  • A Very Shiny Nose?
    problem

    A Very Shiny Nose?

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    This problem explores the biology behind Rudolph's glowing red nose, and introduces the real life phenomena of bacterial quorum sensing.

  • To swim or to run?
    problem

    To Swim or to Run?

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    The famous film star Birkhoff Maclane wants to reach her refreshing drink. Should she run around the pool or swim across?

  • Making Waves
    problem

    Making Waves

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Which is larger cos(sin x) or sin(cos x) ? Does this depend on x ?

  • Purple crocuses in the snow.
    problem

    Polar Flower

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    This polar equation is a quadratic. Plot the graph given by each factor to draw the flower.