There are 16 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Technology, you may find related items under Cross-curricular contexts.
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Where should runners start the 200m race so that they have all run the same distance by the finish?
How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?
Could nanotechnology be used to see if an artery is blocked? Or is this just science fiction?
Can you make a new type of fair die with 14 faces by shaving the corners off a cube?
This is the technology section of stemNRICH - Core.
Is it really greener to go on the bus, or to buy local?
Can you visualise whether these nets fold up into 3D shapes? Watch the videos each time to see if you were correct.
An introduction to coding and decoding messages and the maths behind how to secretly share information.
An example of a simple Public Key code, called the Knapsack Code is described in this article, alongside some information on its origins. A knowledge of modular arithmetic is useful.
Financial markets mean the business of trading risk. The article describes in simple terms what is involved in this trading, the work people do and the figures for starting salaries.
This article explains how credit card numbers are defined and the check digit serves to verify their accuracy.
The image in this problem is part of a piece of equipment found in the playground of a school. How would you describe it to someone over the phone?