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Great Mathematicians use maths everyday
Mathematics in Action – The Garden Shed
Over the Summer I decided to replace my garden shed. I thought that it might be interesting to show some of the mathematics that I used in doing so. Shed Maths in detail
Estimating costs for the painting of the trapezoidal prism (Y7). How much for the flooring and (Y8). Setting out using ancient mathematics of Pythagoras (Y9). Ratio and proportion for the reuse of materials (Y10). Applying trigonometry to determine angles of roofing suitable for drainage (Y11). While erecting the shed a minor accident occurred (no-one was injured) and this called for some A-level mechanics to describe what happened (Y12 & Y13).
While we can never say exactly when "you will use this" mathematics gives you plenty of skills and tools to use when the opportunity arises.
Happy Christmas and Constructions
Mr Williams and the NUAST Maths Department
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Creative writing opportunity to showcase mathematics to the wider world (23/02/2024) - Great Mathematicians use maths everyday
Mr Williams explains all the "When will I use this Sir?" maths he used in his summer project (16/12/2023) - NUAST Maths department celebrates our Senior Maths Challenge results
Results from the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge (25/10/2023) - Great Mathematicians recognise the achievements of other Mathematicians'
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Some examples of the destinations of our recent A-level cohort (04/10/2023) - Great mathematicians using Sparx bookwork
How Sparx maths is developing students and improving their mathematics (20/09/2023) - Great mathematicians start out at NUAST
Feedback from our most recent SCITT trainee and Mentor (20/07/2023) - Great mathematicians are resilient
Last week students measured their progress so far... (19/06/2023) - NUAST Maths department celebrates our Junior Maths Challenge results
NUAST maths department congratulates our year 7 and 8 Junior Maths challenge participants. (31/05/2023) - Great Mathematicians do more that just GCSE and A-Level
BTEC Engineering – The Mathematics is harder than you think (20/05/2023)
- Yr12 Engineers Visit to Lincoln University
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Creative writing opportunity to showcase mathematics to the wider world (Maths - 23/02/2024) - Yr 8 Pewter Casting CAD
Designing for a client (Engineering - 18/01/2024) - Yr9 Ardunio circuits
Our learners using programable components as part of the KS3 NUAST curriculum. (Engineering - 18/01/2024) - Great Mathematicians use maths everyday
Mr Williams explains all the "When will I use this Sir?" maths he used in his summer project (Maths - 16/12/2023) - Yr 8 Pewter casting - completed projects
Amazing opportunities for all our Yr8 Engineering students at NUAST (Engineering - 16/11/2023) - Cross Country Success
10 Students have qualified for County Trials! (Physical Education - 15/11/2023) - Yr 8 Pewter casting
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Results from the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge (Maths - 25/10/2023) - Yr12 putting the Lathe shop to good use.
Amazing opportunities for all our Engineering students at NUAST (Engineering - 18/10/2023)