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Working Mathematically - Short Problems

The collections below contain short problems about Working Mathematically.

For other curriculum areas, visit our collection of Short Problems.

You may also be interested in our longer problems on Working Mathematically.
Age 11 to 16

Exploring and Noticing Structure - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Exploring and Noticing Structure.

Age 11 to 16

Working Systematically - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Working Systematically.

Age 11 to 16

Thinking Strategically - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Thinking Strategically.

Age 11 to 16

Posing Questions and Making Conjectures - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Posing Questions and Making Conjectures.

Age 11 to 16

Visualising - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Visualising.

Age 11 to 16

Mathematical Modelling - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Mathematical Modelling.

Age 11 to 16

Representing - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Representing.

Age 11 to 16

Reasoning, Justifying, Convincing and Proof - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on Reasoning, Justifying, Convincing and Proof.

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

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