Cambridgeshire Maths Challenge 2017
On Wednesday 10th May, Finley, Joseph, Joe and Tyson represented Isleham Primary School in the Year 5 Cambridgeshire Maths Challenge. Miss Hunt and Mrs Staward met the boys at Ely St John’s Primary School, where the East Cambridgeshire heats took place. Twelve local schools competed in three round of challenging Maths questions. The first round was calculation and problem-solving, which involved quick fire mental calculations as well as more difficult reasoning questions. The second round was the visualisation round, which involved describing geometry, statistics and position and direction using mathematical vocabulary. The third round was the estimation round, which was a lot more difficult than it first seemed. This mainly consisted of measures, estimating without equipment! These questions would have given most adults a run for their money! Finley, Joseph, Joe and Tyson worked together as team to apply their Maths knowledge and understanding and we couldn’t be more impressed with how their represented our school. They even received a personal award for their reasoning and their mathematical discussions as a team. What a fantastic mathematical skill to be recognised for! Congratulations Finley, Joseph, Joe and Tyson, we are very proud of you!If you have any concerns about a child, please do not hesitate to report your concern to one of our Designated Safeguarding leads- Mrs Skillern or Mrs Deacon by emailing head@isleham.cambs.sch.uk or ddeacon@isleham.cambs.sch.uk or telephoning 01638 780336. If you think you or the child is in immediate danger and need urgent help, please call the police on 999. Alternatively, you can contact the local authority safeguarding team directly- if you are not a professional involved with the child or family, you do not have to give your name and your conversation will be treated confidentially. Telephone: 0345 045 5203 (8-6pm Monday to Friday) 01733 234 724 (out of hours) Email: referralcentre.children@cambridgeshire.gov.uk