Below is a pic from one of the regional Mathematics Team Challenge, held across Queensland for the 21st time. Over 700 students took part (in year level teams of 5) in this one today for schools in northern Brisbane. The challenge features two events – a team category where each group work collaboratively through 10 […]
Yes, iTunes is celebrating its 10th birthday! Click on the image to see a timeline of the incredible growth of this onine music phenomenon. The stats are staggering! On 28th of April, 2003 Apple launched the iTunes Music Store with just 200,000 songs. The launch of iTunes also tapped into a pent-up demand for digital […]
Who said that statistics were boring? Check this cool gadget out… “A rugged activity tracker that purports to ‘count fun’ (not calories) and measures movements unique to action sports like surf, skate, snow, moto, MTB, BMX, and the likes. It’s built to withstand snow, surf, dirt, and hard pavement knocks and is a modular device […]
This important post is a repeat of an earlier one, with a few small changes. Get this math concept right and you will be doing accurate Mathematics! When working in Algebra (like any other work) you need to follow the rules to get it right. This sounds simple and, with a little practice, it is!! […]
From 1971 to 2000, the world’s land areas were the warmest they have been in at least 1,400 years, according to a new study inNature Geoscience. The massive new study, involving 80 researchers from around the world with the Past Global Changes (PAGES) group, is the first to look at continental temperature changes over two […]
It was a big night for Australia last Tuesday. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ population clock, just after 10.15pm someone stepped off a plane or a baby was born to become the 23rd million Australian. Baby 23,000,000, you have won the equivalent of the global lottery by being born here. Using quarterly demographic updates […]
Modern theoretical mathematics is a complex and abstract field. It frustrates and annoys secondary school students in math classes, but also provides the basis for all the technological wonders we enjoy today. Without the incredible mind of a 8th century Muslim mathematician, al-Khawarizmi, the world of math today would look vastly different. But where did […]
The structure is comprised of basalt rocks, arranged in the shape of a cone. It measures 230 feet (70 meters) at the base of the structure, is 32 feet (10 meters) tall, and weighs an estimated 60,000 tons. It is twice the size of the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge in England. What is it? […]
This useful youtube video gives a simple introduction to using inverse operations to solve some basic equations:
Yes, it is tough out there in your math classes. The main problem? Trying to stay awake!! Here are four tips to help you: 1. Bring your attention back to the subject: Do yourself a favour and minimise your distractions beforehand to give yourself the best possible chance of focusing on the lecturer or […]
