These 10 questions encourage students to explore mathematical modelling in the context of several different sports including track and field athletics, shooting, football, tennis, basketball and gymnastics. This advanced mathematics activity is designed to be accessible to A-level mechanics students (Key Stage 5).

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



Further information

Detailed teachers' notes for this activity, including sample solutions, are available on our NRICH website.