Skip over navigation
Cambridge University Faculty of Mathematics NRich logo
menu search
  • Teachers expand_more
    • Early years
    • Primary
    • Secondary
    • Post-16
    • Events
    • Professional development
  • Students expand_more
    • Primary
    • Secondary
    • Post-16
  • Parents expand_more
    • Early Years
    • Primary
    • Secondary
    • Post-16
  • Problem-Solving Schools
  • About NRICH expand_more
    • About us
    • Impact stories
    • Support us
    • Our funders
    • Contact us
  • search

Or search by topic

Number and algebra

  • The Number System and Place Value
  • Calculations and Numerical Methods
  • Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion
  • Properties of Numbers
  • Patterns, Sequences and Structure
  • Algebraic expressions, equations and formulae
  • Coordinates, Functions and Graphs

Geometry and measure

  • Angles, Polygons, and Geometrical Proof
  • 3D Geometry, Shape and Space
  • Measuring and calculating with units
  • Transformations and constructions
  • Pythagoras and Trigonometry
  • Vectors and Matrices

Probability and statistics

  • Handling, Processing and Representing Data
  • Probability

Working mathematically

  • Thinking mathematically
  • Developing positive attitudes
  • Cross-curricular contexts

Advanced mathematics

  • Decision Mathematics and Combinatorics
  • Advanced Probability and Statistics
  • Mechanics
  • Calculus

For younger learners

  • Early Years Foundation Stage

Areas and Integrals

Areas and Integrals

Integration can be better understood if you consider its relationship with area. All of the problems in this feature require you to think deeply about area, integrals, and the relationship between them.


Towering Trapeziums 
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Can you find the areas of the trapezia in this sequence?

Of All the Areas 
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Can you find a general rule for finding the areas of equilateral triangles drawn on an isometric grid?

Graphs of Changing Areas 
Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star

Use graphs to gain insights into an area and perimeter problem, or use your knowledge of area and perimeter to gain insights into the graphs...

Area L 
Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

By sketching a graph of a continuous increasing function, can you prove a useful result about integrals?

Related

  • Perimeter, Area and Volume - Stage 4
  • Geometry and Measures
  • Differentiation and Integration

You may also like

Factorise This!

Explore quadratics and the power of factorisation

Quadratic Queries

Can you make sense of these questions about quadratics?

Area Intrigue

These problems invite you to think about area in unusual ways.

  • Tech help
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Sign up to our newsletter
  • Twitter X logo

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.

University of Cambridge logo NRICH logo