Paul Halmos states that the only way to learn Mathematics is to do Mathematics.  This is precisely what our year 7-9 students have been doing in the last few weeks.  They have been applying their knowledge of Geometry and Measurement to the real world with various outdoor activities and discussions about how shapes and measuremet are used in creating sustainable cities.   

Year 7 students have commenced their assessment to design a garden bed which can grow fruit and vegetables to sustain the school community and canteen. In class students used various household and groceery items to investigate volume, area and perimeter.

Year 8 students have been investigating various circles in the school environment to prove that Pi (3.14 - ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter) is in existence in every circle in the world, indeed showing that Pi represents true infinite beauty in the environment. They have also used the school's amazing outdoor facilities to demonstate their knowledge of quadrilaterals, which can then be viewed by year 7 students who are learning it themselves at present.

 

Year 9 students studied the philosophies of Plato to discover that platonic shapes were used to represent the elements of earth, air, fire, water, and ether and how these shapes are used in designs in sustainable cities in the world. 

A reminder that all year 9 students must have a scientific calculator for their maths classes as now they are studying trigonomentry, these functions are needed which are on the scientific calculator.  If you are unsure which one to purchase, please get in touch with Mrs Russell, Head of Department on txrus5@eq.edu.au

Lastly tutorials are available for Maths, they are held during WIN time as per the schedule below.  I would encourage any student who needs a bit more one on one support to consolidate a concept to come along.