The kids have absolutely loved doing this project' Real enthusiasm and great education Perfect for o

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The kids have absolutely loved doing this
project. Real enthusiasm and great education!
Perfect for our transition years initiative and
for our disaffected pupils. Helen Wheeler
Camden City Learning Centre In my opinion,
this is the best maths simulation of its type
ever produced. Its relevant, motivating and
great fun to use.Janice Staines Primary Maths
Co-ordinator, BECTaWe are convinced that this
has made a huge difference to the pupils who
became involved. A brilliant experience!Val
Brooks Deputy Director, Stockton City Learning
Centre
Cambridgeshire Software House P.O. Box 163,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 3UR Tel 01487
741223 email info_at_mathschallenge.org.uk
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The Team Setup

• Fill in Planning Sheets with initial information
  and accurate record keeping
• Up to 4 cars per team (allocated by the teacher)
• Drivers temperament Sedate or Daring, Careful
  or Dangerous?
• Check messages from the Track Marshal
• Check, note and interpret the Weather Forecast
• Are all drivers and cars the same?
• Need for co-operation whilst remaining
  individually competitive
• Differing abilities

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The Track Plans
Although simplified, the data is accurate and
reliable
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Measure and Scale Track Plan

• Practical maths
• Protractors
• Measure
• Scale
• Templates
• Estimation
• Meaningful work

REMEMBER
The more accurate you are the more successful
your car will be probably!
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Workshop Adjustments dont be afraid!

• Gear box ratios
• Aerodynamic downforce
• Suspension
• Engine tuning
• Opportunity for Science work
• Maths modeling what happens if?

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Feature Safe Speeds

• Percentages
• Calculator work (or not!)
• How fast can we go?
• Do we take a chance?

REMEMBER
Percentages and fractions are two real problem
areas nationally. This will give meaningful and
relevant practice.
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Team Practice

• Qualifying position on starting grid
• Qualifying times of other teams
• Are all features categorised correctly?
• What speed through each feature?
• Run practice laps - pressure
• Success and comparison with others
• Ratios, chance, risk, strategy

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Pit Stop Strategy

• Calculate length of race (mm-m-km)
• How much fuel? Weight of car
• How many pit stops?
• Tyre efficiency
• Whats the weather forecast?
• Different set-ups for team cars
• Key skills

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Race Day

• Last minute adjustments
• Excitement
• Expectation
• Lots of noise!!
• Debriefing
• Graphs, charts and reports
• Where to next?

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and finally.

• Enjoy the whole process
• Motivate lots of children
• Put some fun back into Maths
• Raise achievement levels

REMEMBER
The competition is now open can your school
become the Cars - Maths in Motion National
Champions? Its up to you! SEE
www.mathschallenge.org.uk FOR FURTHER DETAILS