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TARSIA PUZZLES

Ms Greenwood’s Year 9 ELMS class discovered the intricacies of Tarsia puzzles during the last week of term. A Tarsia puzzle is made from triangular puzzle pieces where each side piece is an answer to a mathematical problem and must be matched on all three sides. In Round 1, students were given the challenging task of putting a puzzle together and, in pairs, most succeeded (some with a little help from other groups). 

 

In Round 2, the students formed groups and created puzzles for each other to complete based on quadratic factorisation and equations. The task provided a different way for students to revise and created some competitiveness amongst the class. One group even through a spanner in the works by labelling all the puzzle pieces out of order… “just to make sure no one was cheating”. 

 

This was a great way to finish off the term on a high note.

 

Grace Greenwood

Maths teacher

MATHS GAME ON ALGEBRA 

In Term 1, the Year 10 Maths Methods classes explored Quadratic Equations and Algebra. To consolidate our learning on the last day of Term 1, we played an Algebraic ‘Add and Subtract Game’. In order to convey our understanding, we were instructed to create a chain of algebraic expressions, linking the given questions to the answers, both quickly and accurately in order to gain a competitive edge over the other groups in the class.

We revised our algebraic skills in a fun and engaging way, with a strong sense of teamwork involved. Overall, this activity was a fun way to conclude the term; as well as bring forth a hands-on and collaborative activity to the classroom. We would like to thank Mrs Nayyar for dedicating her time to creating this game in order to assist us in our revision in an enjoyable way.

Alice Papadimitriou
Nadya Mapitiya
Alice Papadimitriou
Nadya Mapitiya

Alice Papadimitriou & Nadya Mapitiya 

Year 10 Maths Methods Students

MCK CHESS GRAND PRIX 2021

 

After 2.5 months, 8 exciting rounds, and over 150 games played in total, the McK Chess Grand Prix tournament has finally reached its conclusion. Congratulations to all awardees and participants who have played their parts in making this event such a success. 

 

The final standing and the top award winners are:

  1. Anthony Duong10D
  2. Timothy Nicolaides 9G (Top Junior)
  3. Zac Sidley11L
  4. Ben Green 9A (2nd Junior)
  5. Alex Nguyen 10I
  6. Gregory Liarakos 11H
  7. Matthew Day 11C
  8. Will Richter 11K
  9. Sam Potter 11J
  10. Jonathan Kui 9C (3rd Junior)
  11. Alex Do 7E (Best in Year 7)
  12. Aaron McCann 11H
  13. Roshan Jivanjee 9J

Note: The top 10 finishers are automatically qualified for the McK Chess Championship Finals in Term 3.

 

Honorable mentions & consolation prize receivers: Daniel Pardo 11J, Hachal Baskar 12A, Khiem Tran 7K, Vibhan Jivanjee 7E, Andrew Ferrara 11D, Harry Mills 11I, Kevin Yu 11N and Chloe Cooper 7F (Top female player).

See the official McK Chess GP website for the full results:

 

McK Chess GP Website

Thanks!

 

Sandy Law

McK Chess Club