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Algebra


This is part of our Secondary Curriculum collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.

Creating and Manipulating Linear and Quadratic Expressions: Age 11-14

Working on these problems will help your students develop a better understanding of how to create algebraic expressions.

Creating and Manipulating Linear and Quadratic Expressions: Age 14-16

Working on these problems will help your students develop a better understanding of how to create algebraic expressions.

Equations and Formulae: Age 11-14

Working on these problems will help your students develop a better understanding of equations and formulae.

Equations and Formulae: Age 14-16

Working on these problems will help your students develop a better understanding of equations and formulae.

Patterns and Sequences: Age 11-14

Working on these problems will help your students develop a better understanding of patterns and sequences.

Patterns and Sequences: Age 14-16

Working on these problems will help your students develop a better understanding of patterns and sequences.

Functions & Graphs: Age 11-14

Working on these problems will help students develop a better understanding of functions and graphs.

Functions & Graphs: Age 14-16

Working on these problems will help students develop a better understanding of functions and graphs.

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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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