Mathematics Faculty

From the Co-ordinator of Mathematics

'Numbers' Problem #11

We are back again, here is Numbers Problem #11

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

Number Fact about 11

Interesting number fact about the number 11, it is the smallest two-digit prime number. Also, the number 11 is considered a “master number” in numerology.

In numerology, a master number is a double-digit number that holds a special significance and is not reduced to a single-digit number by adding its digits together. Master numbers are believed to possess heightened spiritual and energetic qualities.

Happy Numbering and good luck with this week's Numbers Game!

Solution to Numbers Problem #10 

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

From the Assistant Co-ordinator of Mathematics

Pi Day

The number Pi is a very important number for all mathematicians around the world and 22/7 is recognised as a very good approximation. Last Friday 21 July, the school ran several activities throughout the day and the students enjoyed fun pi day themed activities on the oval at lunch time.

 Our very own Ms Zajic from the Mathematics faculty was able to recall the number to 121 decimal places and Chloe (C11), remembered an impressive 112 decimal places. Tully (C9), outperformed all her peers in the memory game, well done!

Next year we will celebrate pi on March 14 (3.14 is another approximation) and will hold a formal pi day number competition in the weekly assembly. We loved the commitment from our fellow faculty members with their pi-vizors, pirate and pilot hats. Thank you to everyone who got involved!

Mathematics 'Problem of the Week'

Welcome back to Term 3 and hope you all had a lovely winter break. We have thoroughly enjoyed reading all the answers that are submitted and have loved seeing everyone participating.

Our winners from Term 2 are:

·         Jacob (P3) for the most correct answers from the GREEN problems

·         Jack (P3) for the most correct answers from the RED problems

They will both receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Well done to all!

Keep an eye out for this terms’ newsletters for the next set of problems.

Happy math-ing!

Week 2 Mathematics 'Problem of the Week'

GREEN PROBLEM - Week 2:  Below are four statements.

Statement A: The number of false statements here is one.

Statement B: The number of false statements here is two.

Statement C: The number of false statements here is three.

Statement D: The number of false statements here is four.

Which is the true statement?

RED PROBLEM - Week 6:  While shopping this week, I misread my shopping list and bought 5 loaves of bread and 2 bottles of milk.

I went back to the supermarket and got a full refund. I then purchased 2 loaves of bread and 5 bottles of milk.

This cost me $4.20 less than the first purchase.

How do the prices of bread and milk compare?