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Short Problems for Practice and Revision


The links below take you to a selection of short problems based on UKMT junior and intermediate mathematical challenge questions. You may wish to use them for practice, revision or a mathematical workout!

Longer NRICH problems can be found on the Topics in Secondary Mathematics page.
Age 11 to 16

Number - Short Problems

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

Age 11 to 16

Algebra - Short Problems

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

Age 11 to 16

Geometry and Measure - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on geometry and measure.

Age 11 to 16

Handling Data - Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 and 4 problems on handling data.

Age 11 to 16

Working Mathematically - Short Problems

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

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Why not get your creative juices flowing by trying out some of the tasks on our new website Wild Maths?

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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.

NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.

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