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Factorise This!

Explore quadratics and the power of factorisation

Area Intrigue

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

Playful Puzzling

We hope you enjoy being mathematically playful with these puzzling problems.

Sharpen Your Skills

Practice makes perfect.

Cracking Codes

Learn about the maths you need to become a codebreaker!

What If...?

These problems will make you say "I wonder what happens if...?"

Get Stuck...in

Challenging problems to get stuck into!

  • Factorise This!

    Explore quadratics and the power of factorisation

  • Area Intrigue

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

  • Playful Puzzling

    We hope you enjoy being mathematically playful with these puzzling problems.

  • Sharpen Your Skills

    Practice makes perfect.

  • Cracking Codes

    Learn about the maths you need to become a codebreaker!

  • What If...?

    These problems will make you say "I wonder what happens if...?"

  • Get Stuck...in

    Challenging problems to get stuck into!

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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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