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Vectors


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

Vector Journeys

Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star

Charlie likes to go for walks around a square park, while Alison likes to cut across diagonally. Can you find relationships between the vectors they walk along?

Spotting the Loophole

Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow star

A visualisation problem in which you search for vectors which sum to zero from a jumble of arrows. Will your eyes be quicker than algebra?

Areas of Parallelograms

Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Can you find the area of a parallelogram defined by two vectors?

Vector Walk

Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star

Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?

Vector Racer

Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow star

The classic vector racing game.

Vectors - Short Problems

A collection of short problems on vectors.

Vector Gem Collector

Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star

Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!



 
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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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