Maths
Maths
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Year 7 students will cover aspects from number, algebra, handling data and geometry. In Mathematics, you will find that there is an emphasis on developing mental arithmetic skills and thinking about mathematical problems.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in fun and engaging activities and events both in school and on a national level. These include UKMT maths challenge, NSPCC number Day and First Lego league. All activities will give you the chance to apply your mathematical knowledge in real life contexts.
Getting Ready
Getting Ready
Skills
1. Make a flexagon
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2. Play a board game
3. Learn your timestables
4. Plan a journey to York
5. Learn a new card game
Watch
1. Watch and play this Squares game with someone in your house
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2. Watch the clip on how to make a Flexagon
Listen
1. A history of zero.
Simon Singh – A countdown to zero
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There are a number of podcasts on different numbers – listen to others.
Read
1. The Murderous Maths of Everything - Kjartan Poskitt
2. Murderous Maths book series
Try Out
1. Baking a cake using a recipe
2. Estimating a minute without using a watch. Ask someone at home to help you
3. Using a bus, train or cinema timetable
4. Selby High School website. Find out where we hide the Maths
5. Write your age in Roman numerals
Enrichment Tasks
Enrichment Tasks
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