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Play, Persevere, Succeed

Play, persevere, succeed


In this feature, we have collected together some puzzling problems that challenge students to think mathematically. We hope these tasks will offer all students opportunities to be successful.


Multiples Sudoku 
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star

Each clue in this Sudoku is the product of the two numbers in adjacent cells.

Shape Products 
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star

These eleven shapes each stand for a different number. Can you use the multiplication sums to work out what they are?

Number Families 
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star

How many different number families can you find?

Alison's Quilt 
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Nine squares are fitted together to form a rectangle. Can you find its dimensions?

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

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

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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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