Masterclass in maths

PAPER skeletons, Lego and origami were just some of the items to feature in brain teasing challenges during Royton and Crompton School Maths Week.

PAPER skeletons, Lego and origami were just some of the items to feature in brain teasing challenges during Royton and Crompton School Maths Week.

Students from Year 7 to Year 10 took part in a whole host of maths related activities to test their grey matter in a variety of lessons.

Year 7s took part in a maths trail around the school before finding their inner zen for an origami session, while Year 8s created their own maths related Top Trumps card game.

Year 9s enjoyed a Trading Game in the school hall which tested their business and marketing skills.

Year 10s created lifesize paper skeletons and learned to make Lego robots during a workshop at Newcastle-under-Lyme College, in Staffordshire.

Maths teacher Niparun Nessa said: “Maths Week is an annual event for the school and the students really enjoy it.

“There are lots more activities around the school building, such as treasure hunts, than in a traditional maths lesson, and it’s a chance to work with different pupil groups.

“Maths Week is also a great way to incorporate the subject into real-life situations such as having to plan and budget a holiday or having to make financial investments as part of the Trading Game.”