Be positive - Maths is used in everyday life.
You have the ability to develop those Numeracy skills needed, from spending money to travelling to and from school.
Try your absolute best and you can improve your confidence and skills in Numeracy.
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Pi Memory Challenge
As part of Pi Day (March 14th), students took part in a Pi Memory Challenge.
Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter; no matter how large or small the circle is.
Congratulations to the following students, who were able to memorise the first 50 decimal digits of Pi, in order, and were each rewarded with a Helix Oracle Maths Set:
Year 7: Jashan and Mya
Year 9: George and Hamid
Year 10: Ammar, Harmanjit and Raonok
Also, huge congratulations to the following students, who were then able to memorise the first 100 decimal digits of Pi, in order, and were each rewarded with an Amazon gift voucher:
Year 7: Prabhmeet and Manroop
Year 10: Deborah and Avleen
Well done to all students who took part in the challenge!
Below is Pi to 100 decimal digits, that students attempted and succeeded in memorising:
3.1415926535 8979323846 2643383279 5028841971 6939937510 5820974944 5923078164 0628620899 8628034825 3421170679
How Many Pi(es)?
Congratulations to Year 7 student, Keeley, who correctly guessed that the school canteen would sell 58 pies on March 14th to celebrate Pi Day. Keeley was rewarded with a Helix Oracle Maths Set. Well done!
Numeracy Scavenger Hunt Winners
Congratulations to Year 7 students, Declan and Joyce, who completed the Numeracy Scavenger Hunt challenge.
Both students researched and found different Numeracy aspects in everyday life, both at home and in the local community.
Key Stage 3 Phoenix Numeracy Challenge - Times Tables Rock Stars
Do you want to compete against other Phoenix students in Years 7, 8 and 9, and improve your times tables knowledge?
Challenge yourself at home, or you can use the Numeracy Centre (A205) during lunchtimes / after school, and become the top Times Tables Rock Star!
Prizes awarded throughout the academic year, and you can keep up-to-date with the latest leader board on the Numeracy display board in the canteen.
Log in to your Times Tables Rock Stars account on your mobile, tablet or computer / laptop. You can access your account by clicking the link below:
