Rich tasks
To avoid them getting lost in our main libraries, we're gathering our rich tasks into this handy collection. So if you're after some more challenging resources and investigations, this is the place to look.
Present wrapping conundrum
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This is a Christmas themed resource but could be adapted for
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KS3 KS4 | Published: 30/05/2017 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Number | Area and perimeter – compound shapes | Christmas | Percentages – simple percentages | Rich tasks | Solids and nets – identifying 3D shapes
Types of numbers - investigation
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A super resource that allows students to develop their own i
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KS3 | Published: 03/05/2016 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Rich tasks | Types of numbers
Investigating convergence
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An investigation of the Padovan sequence leading to calculator
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Winchester investigation
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This resource works equally well for GCSE or AS level. It can
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KS4 KS5 | Published: 05/02/2016 | From the resource collection(s): Probability | Statistics & Probability | Experimental probability | Rich tasks | Theoretical probability
Consecutive natural numbers
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An investigation into which numbers can be written as the sum
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KS3 | Published: 23/12/2015 | From the resource collection(s): Number | Rich tasks | Types of numbers
Linkages
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Students design linkages and determine whether they are mechanisms
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KS3 KS4 | Published: 02/10/2015 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Rich tasks
The Flower of Life
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Students see how to create the circle arrangement known as the
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KS4 KS5 | Published: 15/05/2015 | From the resource collection(s): Core | Geometry and measure | Rich tasks
Origami trays
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Fold a tray from paper then manipulate the design to create different
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KS4 KS5 | Published: 15/05/2015 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Rich tasks | Solids and nets – identifying 3D shapes
Shrinking circles
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An investigation on polygons: making use of formulae, trigonometry,
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Polygonal Numbers
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An investigation into the numerical and diagramatical patterns
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KS3 | Published: 26/03/2015 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Rich tasks | Sequences - special types
Area of polygons using Picks Theorem
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This super PowerPoint makes a really good plenary to the rich
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KS3 | Published: 13/03/2015 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Pick's Theorem | Rich tasks
Understanding and comparing mobile phone tariffs
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A functional task using linear graphs to investigate the best
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KS3 KS4 | Published: 28/11/2014 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Real-life graphs | Rich tasks
Twelve days of Christmas budget
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Christmas quiz which uses arithmetic skills and percentages.
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KS3 KS4 | Published: 27/11/2014 | From the resource collection(s): Christmas | Percentages – simple percentages | Puzzles and games | Rich tasks
Formula pi finals at the Geometrack!
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A project based around a race track which requires students to
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KS3 KS4 | Published: 24/10/2014 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Area and perimeter – compound shapes | Compound measures | Rich tasks
Estimating pi by substitution – a calculator/spreadsheet exercise
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This resource introduces students to the Gauss and Legendre estimation
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KS4 | Published: 23/05/2014 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Number | Rich tasks
Gift Boxes - A functional task
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A higher tier GCSE functional task based on gift boxes. This
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Investigating area using Pick's theorem
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An investigation to calculate the area of irregular polygons
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KS3 | Published: 16/05/2014 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Pick's Theorem | Rich tasks
I know this shape is wrong because...
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A resource for starting a shape topic or for revising the topic.
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Three joined pyramids
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Assemble the net to create three pyramids which fold up to form
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KS4 | Published: 04/01/2013 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Rich tasks | Solids and nets – 3D geometry
Random mathematics research quiz
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Research the answers to 20 questions on mathematical properties,
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The greatest mathematics country debate
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Research the country you are assigned to debate why it has had
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KS3 KS4 | Published: 06/07/2012 | From the resource collection(s): Posters and displays | Rich tasks
Using Excel and sequences to investigate straight line graphs
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Comprehensive instructions to show how to create graphs in Excel,
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KS4 | Published: 15/06/2012 | From the resource collection(s): Algebra | Linear graphs – plotting and sketching | Rich tasks
Spirolaterals
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Learn how to draw spirolaterals then set yourself a question
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KS3 KS4 | Published: 09/03/2012 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | 2D shapes – identifying polygons | Rich tasks
Tiling a bathroom floor
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An investigation into the number of tiles needed to cover a floor,
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KS3 | Published: 15/12/2011 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Metric units | Rich tasks
Word length survey
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Decide if a book is suitable to read by analysing the word lengths.
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KS3 | Published: 15/12/2011 | From the resource collection(s): Statistics | Graphs and charts – bar charts | Rich tasks
Around London - a research project
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Use internet research to find journey times and fare prices for
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KS4 | Published: 15/12/2011 | From the resource collection(s): Geometry and measure | Rich tasks | Time, timetables and planning
