Visualising and representing

  • Maths Shop Window
    problem

    Maths Shop Window

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Make a functional window display which will both satisfy the manager and make sense to the shoppers

  • Hyperbolic thinking
    problem

    Hyperbolic Thinking

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Explore the properties of these two fascinating functions using trigonometry as a guide.

  • Gosh Cosh
    problem

    Gosh Cosh

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Explore the hyperbolic functions sinh and cosh using what you know about the exponential function.

  • Curvy Equation
    problem

    Curvy Equation

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    This problem asks you to use your curve sketching knowledge to find all the solutions to an equation.

  • Euler meets Schlegel
    problem

    Euler Meets Schlegel

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Discover how networks can be used to prove Euler's Polyhedron formula.

  • 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?

  • Cobalt decay
    problem

    Cobalt Decay

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Investigate the effects of the half-lifes of the isotopes of cobalt on the mass of a mystery lump of the element.

  • Ford Circles
    problem

    Ford Circles

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Can you find the link between these beautiful circle patterns and Farey Sequences?

  • Rational request
    problem

    Rational Request

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Can you make a curve to match my friend's requirements?

  • Sheep in wolf's clothing
    problem

    Sheep in Wolf's Clothing

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Can you work out what simple structures have been dressed up in these advanced mathematical representations?