Square numbers

  • Summing squares
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    Summing Squares

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Discover a way to sum square numbers by building cuboids from small cubes. Can you picture how the sequence will grow?
  • Robert's spreadsheet
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    Robert's Spreadsheet

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Robert noticed some interesting patterns when he highlighted square numbers in a spreadsheet. Can you prove that the patterns will continue?
  • No Square Sums
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    No Square Sums

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How many numbers do you need to remove to avoid making a perfect square?

  • Few and far between?
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    Few and Far Between?

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Can you find some Pythagorean Triples where the two smaller numbers differ by 1?