Counting on success: Local school aces maths challenge

Four learners from Ninestiles, an Academy, part of the Summit Learning Trust, have taken part in the UK Maths Trust’s Senior Challenge this month.

Year 11 learners Esa, Cassandra, Fayzan and Jason all took part in the competition, which is designed for learners up to Year 13, so their achievements are especially impressive. Esa took Gold which means he now goes on to compete in the next round of the challenge and all the others did brilliantly too, receiving Bronze certificates.

The UK Maths Trust is the leading British charity that advances the education of young people in Mathematics. The Ninestiles learners took part in a 90 minute, multiple choice question first round challenge which was designed to make them think and stimulate their problem solving abilities.

At Ninestiles, an Academy the Mathematics curriculum aims to create a culture of aspiration and achievement in which all learners can reach their potential. Young people should leave the school with the knowledge and understanding of the mathematics required to engage in society; to reason; to problem solve and to access further study.

Alex Hughes, Headteacher at Ninestiles, an Academy said:

“Everyone at Ninestiles is so proud of Esa, Cassandra, Fayzan and Jason for their brilliant success in the UK Maths Trust’s Senior Challenge. At Ninestiles we try to foster a love of mathematics through building confidence, enjoyment, and appreciation of the importance of mathematics in the world.”