We received a large number of solutions to our problem Unequal Averages. We've published a selection of solutions from from students all around the world in the UK, India, Japan and Hong Kong.
Take a look at their ideas: nrich.maths.org/problems/une...
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We've published a selection of solutions to our Isosceles Triangles problem from students in Australia, Spain and the UK.
Compare their solutions with yours: nrich.maths.org/problems/iso...
We've published a selection of solutions for our problem Making Sticks, from students in Canada, India, and the UK.
Take a look at their ideas: nrich.maths.org/problems/mak...
π£ Calling all Secondary Teachers π£
Join us for a discussion with Alf Coles and see how we can prioritise working and thinking like mathematicians in our classrooms.
Book here: nrich.maths.org/events/students-working-mathematicians-our-secondary-classrooms
π£ Calling all Primary Teachers π£
Join us for a discussion with Alison Borthwick and see how we can prioritise working and thinking like mathematicians in our classrooms.
Book here: nrich.maths.org/events/learners-working-mathematicians-our-primary-classrooms
Out and about in Cambridge on Saturday? Come join us for a day of mathematical discovery! Get hands on with some of our favourite maths problems and explore the projects happening in the University's Maths Department!
Find out more: maths.org/events/mathematics-discovery-day-cambridge-festival-2026
π£Calling all maths teachers! π£
Want to discuss your experiences and challenges with colleagues? Join Liz and Charlie in our next webinar as we continue our discussion on low threshold high ceiling tasks.
March 10th/11th 4pm GMT
Book here: nrich.maths.org/events-teachers-and-students
We've published a selection of solutions for our problem Simplifying Doughnut, from students in Switzerland, Qatar and the UK.
Take a look at their ideas: nrich.maths.org/problems/sim...
Missed our recent webinars on 'Low Threshold High Ceiling'?
Catch up with our recordings for both Primary and Secondary teachers on our guidance page here: nrich.maths.org/articles/low...
Our friends at the University of Cambridge's STEM SMART programme are recruiting a Senior Project Mathematician, developing and delivering support for school students considering applying for maths at university. Closing date 16 January.
Find out more at: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/senior-...
We've published a selection of student solutions to our problems 'Less is more' and 'More less is more' from schools across the UAE, Japan, India, Hong Kong and the UK.
Take a look at their ideas:
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We've published a selection of student solutions for our 'Doughnut percents' problem: nrich.maths.org/problems/dou...
Do you get the same solutions when you try this activity?
We've published student solutions to our problem 'Negative powers' from schools in Australia, England, Hong Kong, India and Qatar.
Compare their solutions with yours: nrich.maths.org/problems/neg...
We've published a selection of solutions to our problem 'Multiple surprises' from students in India, England, Finland, Malaysia, Qatar, Spain, Wales and the UAE. Take a look at their ideas:
nrich.maths.org/problems/mul...
To celebrate Maths Week Wales next week, we're running 2 teacher webinars! Join Liz and Charlie for a Primary (25th November) and Secondary (26th November) webinar to discuss how we can nurture young problem solvers!
Book your place now!
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Don't forget to check out our featured problems for Maths Week England! And if you missed our problem-solving class on Monday, catch it on our MWE page.
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We're getting ready for an exciting Maths Week England!
In addition to publishing a task a day, join us on Monday at 10am GMT to work on a problem collaboratively with your class!
Book now: nrich.maths.org/events/maths-week-england-developing-your-mathematical-thinking-skills
Excited for Maths Week England yet? To celebrate, join Liz and Charlie to work on a problem together with students and highlight the key skills that they may need to draw upon during the week.
Monday Nov 17, 10am GMT
Book now below!
π£ Calling all maths teachers π£
Looking to raise the profile of mathematical problem-solving in your curriculum? Join Liz and Charlie at 4pm BST today to talk about our Problem-solving Schools initiative.
Book now: nrich.maths.org/node/95529
π£ Calling all maths teachers π£
Have you heard of our Problem-solving Schools initiative? Join Charlie and Liz to learn about the resources available for teachers wanting to raise the profile of mathematical problem-solving in their curriculum.
Tuesday 21 October 2025, 16:00 BST
Book now:
There are still places available on our teacher webinar tomorrow - join Charlie and Liz to explore using NRICH resources to nurture your young mathematicians.
Tuesday 14 October 2025, 16:00 BST
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π£ Calling all maths teachers π£
Join Charlie and Liz in our upcoming webinar to explore using NRICH resources to nurture your young mathematicians.
Tuesday 14 October 2025, 16:00 BST
Sign up: nrich.maths.org/node/95528
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Missed our last webinar? Catch up with our series "Developing Mathematical Mindsets" as we consider how to build on learner's natural resilience!
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We've published a selection of solutions to 'Which is bigger?' from students all around the world in Australia, India, Italy, Qatar, Spain, UK and UAE.
Compare their solutions with yours: nrich.maths.org/problems/whi...