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Featuring Our Short Problems

Featuring our Short Problems

Have you seen our Short Problems collections?

We have published a selection of worksheets for you to use in your classroom, together with a handy solution sheet, for each curriculum area.

We are inviting students to submit solutions to a selection of our short problems, so do encourage your students to take a look at the live problems. 


Factors, Multiple and Primes - Short Problems 
Age 11 to 16

A collection of short problems on factors, multiples and primes.

Angles, Polygons and Geometrical Proof Short Problems 
Age 11 to 16

A collection of short problems on Angles, Polygons and Geometrical Proof.

Equations and Formulae - Short Problems 
Age 11 to 16

A collection of short problems on equations and formulae.

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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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