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Estimating Time
Picturing the World
What's the Weather Like?
Perception Versus Reality
Who's the Best?
Statistical Investigations
Statistical Investigations
In the real world data sets can be large and messy. We have chosen a variety of contexts in which students can use their statistical skills to answer some interesting questions.
Estimating Time Age 11 to 14Challenge Level 
Age 11 to 14
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How well can you estimate 10 seconds? Investigate with our timing tool.
Picturing the World Age 14 to 16Challenge Level
Age 14 to 16
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How can we make sense of national and global statistics involving very large numbers?
What's the Weather Like? Age 11 to 14Challenge Level
Age 11 to 14
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With access to weather station data, what interesting questions can you investigate?
Perception Versus Reality Age 14 to 18Challenge Level
Age 14 to 18
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Infographics are a powerful way of communicating statistical information. Can you come up with your own?
Who's the Best? Age 11 to 14Challenge Level
Age 11 to 14
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Which countries have the most naturally athletic populations?
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Introducing Complex Numbers
These resources are designed to introduce students to complex numbers in an exploratory way.