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Explore Learning Mathematicians' Awards

Primary school competition: Years 5 and 6
Secondary school competition: Years 7 and 8

What is involved

 
 
Find out:
how the competition operates

Prepare to enter by browsing:
previous competition tasks
our linked teacher feature, which explains how tasks written for the competition can be used to develop problem-solving and group-working skills

The competition

 

Primary and secondary Team Challenge rounds took place in Explore Learning Centres the week beginning 13 January 2020


The Grand Final took place on 5 February 2020 in the Natural History Museum, London

 

Taster video - this could be you!


 

Footage of the 2019 Explore Learning Mathematicians' Award Final, held at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge
 

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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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