A Look at Maths  – Events & Competitions

A Look at Maths – Events & Competitions

The maths department at Fyling Hall is busy. Our Year 11 maths students went to Guisborough to attend an A-Level Maths Taster session organized by the Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP). This was a great way to understand what A-Level maths is about and how it...

What better way to spend an afternoon

On such a beautiful day, what better way to spend an afternoon than counting flowers in the sunshine? This was the task set our Year 9s. The whole year group were split into randomly selected groups of 3 or 4 and provided with a metre rule, paper and whiteboards,...

Taking part in the SUMS enrichment day

In the last week of the Spring Term the Year 12 girls maths students visited Newcastle University, taking part in the SUMS (Steps to University for Mathematical Students) enrichment day. When we first arrived at the university in the morning, we were given a lecture...

A great day at this year’s Maths Feast

It was a truly great day at this year’s Maths Feast. Taking place at Teesside University, Maths Feast is a fun educational challenge for Year 10 students which tests problem-solving and teamwork skills. Maths Feast is delivered nationally by the Advanced Maths...