This activity gives an opportunity to gather data, and to make and test hypotheses; it is designed to be accessible to younger secondary school students (KS3).

Detailed teachers' notes for this activity are available on our NRICH website.

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Detailed teachers' notes for this activity are available on our NRICH website, where you can also find thousands more mathematical resources including problems, investigations and games for all ages from 5 to 19.