Working systematically

  • Training schedule
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    Training Schedule

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    The heptathlon is an athletics competition consisting of 7 events. Can you make sense of the scoring system in order to advise a heptathlete on the best way to reach her target?

  • Odds and Evens made fair
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    Odds and Evens Made Fair

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    In this follow-up to the problem Odds and Evens, we invite you to analyse a probability situation in order to find the general solution for a fair game.

  • Bendy Quad
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    Bendy Quad

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Four rods are hinged at their ends to form a convex quadrilateral. Investigate the different shapes that the quadrilateral can take. Be patient this problem may be slow to load.

  • Latin Numbers
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    Latin Numbers

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Can you create a Latin Square from multiples of a six digit number?

  • Compare Areas
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    Compare Areas

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Which has the greatest area, a circle or a square, inscribed in an isosceles right angle triangle?

  • Tet-Trouble
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    Tet-Trouble

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Is it possible to have a tetrahedron whose six edges have lengths 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 units?

  • Squirty
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    Squirty

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Using a ruler, pencil and compasses only, it is possible to construct a square inside any triangle so that all four vertices touch the sides of the triangle.

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    Funnel

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    A plastic funnel is used to pour liquids through narrow apertures. What shape funnel would use the least amount of plastic to manufacture for any specific volume ?

  • LCM Sudoku
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    LCM Sudoku

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Here is a Sudoku with a difference! Use information about lowest common multiples to help you solve it.

  • Difference Sudoku
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    Difference Sudoku

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Use the differences to find the solution to this Sudoku.