Mathematics Faculty

From the Co-ordinator of Mathematics

Please send through your solutions to: maths@tphs.nsw.edu.au 

Note: Solutions will be published in HouseUpdate Week 6.

Here is Numbers Problem #23:

Number Facts about 23

The number 23 is made famous by some of the greatest sporting legends to dominate their sport. The obvious ones that have worn the number 23 in their career include Michael Jordan, LaBron James and David Beckham. This is probably due to the number 23 being lucky in various cultures and superstitions.

Solution to Numbers Problem #22

Here is a list of the different ways to solve this problem:

Good luck with this week’s Numbers Game.

Mathematics 'Problem of the Week'

There are two ways you can submit your answers - either send them in to your Mathematics teacher (or childs' Mathematics teacher if you are a parent!) or you can also send answers to: maths@tphs.nsw.edu.au 

Note:  Solutions will be published in HouseUpdate Week 6.

GREEN PROBLEM - Week 5:  

Last year, Alan worked 5 days a week for 48 weeks. The graph shows how Alan travelled to work each day:

Green Question: On how many days did Alan travel by bus?

RED PROBLEM - Week 5: 

This year, Ann’s age is the sum of her maths teachers’ age. In five years, Ann’s age will be the product of the digits of her maths teachers’ age at the time.

Red Question: What is the age difference between Ann and her teacher?