Team Mathematics Challenge

On Thursday 20th June, students from all four Partner Schools visited Gordons’ School to take part in a Team Maths Challenge competition. The Team Challenges are typically aimed at students from Year 8 and 9 from schools and colleges based in the UK. Teams compete against each other in four rounds – The Group, The Crossnumber, The Shuttle and The Relay.

Round 1 – Teams work to solve ten questions of varying type and difficulty in the time allowed. Each team must decide their own strategy: whether to work in pairs, individually or as a team.

Round 2 – Crossnumber - Similar to a crossword but with numerical answers. Teams work in pairs, one pair has the across clues and the other pair has the down clues. The pairs work independently to compete the grid using logic and deduction.

Round 3 - A nerve wracking round with teams working against the clock to correctly answer a series of four questions.

Round 4 – Relay round. Teams split into pairs, with each pair taking it in turns to solve mathematical problems. This round involves lots of movement as well as mathematics: a race against the clock and around the room – with lots of lively activity and excitement.

A big congratulations to Gordon's who won with a score of 231.