Department of Mathematics
Multi-Media
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Audio - Visual
Teachers TV - The ultimate multimedia resource. It is designed with content mainly for teachers. Parents, however are invited to peek inside and see for themselves how the world of education is developing!
TeachNet - Provides excellent multimedia resources. Try also TeachNet USA and TeachNet UK
Annenberg Media - Annenberg Media's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home. All Annenberg Media videos exemplify excellent teaching. Registration is free for teachers. Video on this site is available for streaming use only.
Quizzes and Competitions
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Annual In-House Competitions
Each year the Department of Mathematics runs several inhouse competitions amongst the various year groups. Things usually kick off durting Maths week when we hold our First Year and Transition Year table quizzes. This is a multimedia experience where teams of four are formed within the one class group and they compete hoping to be crowned best team in that year group. When all the results are correlated their is a prize for the best over all team and for the best class.
This is usually followed up by the annual PRISM competition
where the students in second year and fifth year sit the Junior and
Senior papers. It is a little more formal than the table quiz and
students compete individually. results are compiled and returned to UCG
where a league table of top students at Junior and Senior Levels is
produced. This year we had one senior studet and three junior students
make noise when they found themselves in the prestigious hall of fame,
having scored a whopping 16/20 marks in the national challenge.
Schools Mathematics Grand Challenge
In September '08, we will be looking for students of all ages to enter the The Hamilton Maths Grand Challenge. This is an online mathematics contest, aimed at secondary school students of all ages, who are studying mathematics at any level. The contest consists of thirty puzzles, posted on the challenge website, over ten weeks, and there are prizes for the best student overall, the best student within each participating school, and the best school. The contest does not require advanced mathematical training, or exposure to higher mathematics. In fact, the puzzles are designed to assume a minimum of mathematical knowledge, and, instead focus on testing the creative problem-solving abilities of the students taking part. Hamilton Maths Challenge
The AMC 8!
The AMC 8 is a 25 question, 40 minute multiple choice examination in junior high school (1st and 2nd year higher level) mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. The examination provides an opportunity to apply the concepts taught at the junior high level to problems which not only range from easy to difficult but also cover a wide range of applications. Many problems are designed to challenge students and to offer problem solving experiences beyond those provided in most junior high school mathematics classes. Calculators are allowed. High scoring students are invited to participate in the AMC 10. More details here.
The Irish Junior Maths Olympiad
Later on in the year all our first year students will take part in this competition. It is a 40 min 'test' composed of 36 multiple choice questions. Those who obtain the required minimum will be invited to participate in the National Fainls of the comeptition. Last year we had three students in the national finals and this year we are proud to announce that Rachel Kirwan and Conor O'Brien will be representing the school at the finals in St Andrew's College, Blackrock on May 9th. We wish them the very best of luck!
Online Maths Magazines