February 2011 Front Page



Welcome to the new edition of NRICH.

In this month's problems we turn our attention to the methods we use to solve various problems. Is one method best? Most efficient? Most elegant? Would you use an alternative method of solution given the benefit of hindsight?
 
Have a look at the challenges we have set for all ages and stages here. 

This month

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If you're a pupil you can submit your solutions to the problems using the 'Submit a Solution' tab at the top of each problem. Solutions to the February problems will appear in March.

If you're a teacher, the Teachers' Notes accompanying each problem offer guidance to you on possible ways of engaging learners in the activity or challenge.
 
Recent news from the NRICH team can be found here.

ABOUT NRICH

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. More information on many of our other recent activities can be found on our news pages.

On our website you will find thousands of our free mathematics enrichment materials (problems, articles and games) for teachers and learners from ages 5 to 19 years. All the resources are designed to develop subject knowledge, problem-solving and mathematical thinking skills. The website is updated with new material on the first day of every month. For guidance on how to find the right resources for you, go to the Help section of the site.