KSS Maths

Who says STEM subjects are for boys! Here is an amazing role model. Learn about the life of NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson. theconversation.com/katherine-john… @KnightswoodSec

⭐️Attention All KSS Pupils!!!⭐️ Final week of our 'June Maths Riddles Competition' ends 22-06-21. Test your problem solving ability on any of the following Riddles: Perimeters. The Oldest Tree 🌳 Mr Bean's Fruits 🍊 Ali's Bookshelves 📕 forms.office.com/r/zTR5WAfWkz @KnightswoodSec

Cognitive reappraisal. By imagining you are explaining a Maths question to a friend💁‍♀️ or reminding yourself anxiety will help improve your focus👀 is paving the path to overcoming Maths anxiety and improve performance 😀. psypost.org/2021/05/brain-… @KnightswoodSec

Topological Data Analysis. In primary we enjoyed completing dot-to-dots. Now we have learned in S1 and S2 about geometry and shapes. Next, understanding the structure of the universe! kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… @KnightswoodSec

Maths + Knitting = customized prosthetics to medical wearables. Another amazing example of how versatile Maths can be in future for those aspiring towards a career in textile design. Where will your Maths take you? popularmechanics.com/science/math/a… @KnightswoodSec

⭐️Attention All KSS Pupils!!!⭐️ Another 3 challenges have emerged in our 'May Maths Riddles Competition'. Brother's Age 💁‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Rectangles in a Square◽◻▫️ Turbo the Tortoise 🐢 Test out your logic and problem solving ability! forms.office.com/Pages/Response… @KnightswoodSec

Half way into the Islamic month of fasting - Ramadan, where Muslims around the world fast from before sunrise until sunset. Is there a link between Islam and Mathematics which contributes to our knowledge today? bbc.com/future/article… @KnightswoodSec

🎉 Congratulations Asher Campbell 🏆who, similar to last months challenge, has managed to solve two of KSS Maths Riddles🎊 championing 2D & 3D geometry. Stay tuned for May's upcoming KSS Maths Riddles challenge for another chance to test your skills and win!!! @KnightswoodSec

Whole Class Feedback is about using an understanding of the learning of your class to plan for progress. Use our template to try it out ✍️🤓🔥

🎉🥧Happy Pi Day 🥧🎉 Pi ≈ 3.14 = March 14th Learn the history, applications and use within Science & Technology and take part in the NASA Pi Day Challenge! jpl.nasa.gov/edu/news/2021/… @KnightswoodSec

⭐️Attention All KSS Pupils!!!⭐️ This time test your Geometry, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills in our 'March Maths Riddles Competition'. Scottish Flag 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Sharing Sandwiches 🥪 3D Shapes and Mass 💎 forms.office.com/Pages/Response… @KnightswoodSec

International Women's Day There are more boys than girls who pursue STEM subjects in their careers. Yet, studies show you're all equally as good. Here are 7 Inspirational Female Mathematicians who have contributed greatly to the whole world!!! thirdspacelearning.com/blog/get-set-i…

🎉Congratulations to Fergus Clelland🏆 the only one who has managed to solve two of February's KSS Maths Riddles 🎊 Stay tuned for this months upcoming KSS Maths Riddles challenge for another chance to test your skills and win prizes!!! @KnightswoodSec

270 year old Maths Riddle Solved! Area is an important mathematical topic which we cover from S1 to S3. Here is a simple enough problem to understand, however the solution illustrates the amazing extent & depth of the maths involved. quantamagazine.org/mathematician-… @KnightswoodSec

Some amazing work showcasing the different methods of Factorising Challenging Trinomial Equations. Plus fantastic use with Onenote to upload notes and utilising its Equation Editor

Mathematical equations aren't just useful — many are quite beautiful. And many scientists admit they are often fond of particular formulas not just for their function, but for their form, and the simple, poetic truths they contain. livescience.com/57849-greatest…

'Attention All KSS pupils' Challenge your Logic, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills in our 'Maths Riddles Competition'. The Odd Ink Cartridge forms.office.com/Pages/Response… Monkey Problem forms.office.com/Pages/Response… Sharing Sandwiches forms.office.com/Pages/Response… @KssMaths

Knightswood Secondary Maths Riddles Competition To enter, select from the links below and submit your answer. The Odd Ink Cartridge forms.office.com/Pages/Response… Monkey Problem forms.office.com/Pages/Response… Sharing Sandwiches forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

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