Cars: Maths in Motion.
1/2 Day CPD for HCAT
What is The Challenge?
It is a predominately maths based Challenge that uses basic mathematics (measuring angles, scale, multiplication, percentages, decimals, problem solving, functional maths etc.), mixed in with some science and engineering, within in a ‘real life’ situation.
Your Afternoon
Just like the pupils, you'll be working as a team to set up your car to compete in a virtual race at the end of the day.
In doing this you'll learn about the software and the half-day will prepare you to use it back in school, if you decide to purchase the software.
An alternative
Rather than this running as a teacher CPD, it could run as an inter-school competition from 10.00-2.30 with teams of 3 pupils and a teacher- who may take part as much as they feel necessary and confident to do.
What is covered?
- Percentages
- Multiplication, Division
- Calculator work (or not!)
- Decimals, rounding, context
- Ratios, chance, risk, strategy
- Angles, measurement, scale
- Speed, distance, time
- Maths modelling… what happens if?
- Engine performance, aerodynamics, gears, suspension
- Team strategy, working together
- Interpreting graphs, statistics
- Data handling
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
- Functional Maths Skills
Course Follow-Up
Following the course and subject to purchasing the software your school could:
- enter the regional challenge with the aspiration of making the national finals. *
- compete against other local schools. An exciting Academy/Cluster Challenge.
- keep it in-house and have in-school challenges.
* £199 entry fee.
Target Audience
Members of staff who have responsibility for, or teach, More Able pupils. (Suggested age range Y5 and older).
Maths Co-ordinators
STEM co-ordinators
G&T/More Able Co-ordinators
Parent Volunteers
Teaching Assistants
Administration
Course Fee: £500 for the HCAT Group. Max 3 attendees per school. Places limited to 30 participants.
Date: TBA
Time: 1.00pm - 4.30pm as Teacher CPD, 10.00 am -2.30 pm as pupil session.
Participants to bring their own laptop. One per school/team.
Useful Links
Teacher Comments on the challenge.
Software pricing. Although discounts are available for group purchases.
Curriculum Links KS2.
Curriculum links KS3.