Individual pupils had a chance to earn virtual prizes whilst improving their maths skills and contributing to the main competition, which was between classes in each school.Individual pupils had a chance to earn virtual prizes whilst improving their maths skills and contributing to the main competition, which was between classes in each school.
Individual pupils had a chance to earn virtual prizes whilst improving their maths skills and contributing to the main competition, which was between classes in each school.

Blackpool youngsters get quizzical

Mathematical whizz kids from across Blackpool and the Fylde have been honing their skills by celebrating Maths Week England.
By Sonja Astbury
Published 17th Nov 2020, 15:45 BST

Pupils from nine schools in the Fylde Coast Academy Trust took part in a maths contest hosted by the online learning platform Sumdog.

Over the week they had to answer up to 1,000 maths questions each to score points for themselves and their class.

Before the contest , pupils were assessed on their current level of maths and then the questions they were given enabled them to practice maths at their own level and to improve.

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Before the contest , pupils were assessed on their current level of maths and then the questions they were given enabled them to practice maths at their own level and to improve. Photo: Neil Cross

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Amanda Stokes, headteacher at Westcliff Primary in Blackpool said: “ I have been amazed at how resilient our pupils have been following such a long period learning at home. It has been wonderful to see the children so engaged."

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Amanda Stokes, headteacher at Westcliff Primary in Blackpool said: “ I have been amazed at how resilient our pupils have been following such a long period learning at home. It has been wonderful to see the children so engaged." Photo: Neil Cross

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Points were awarded for accuracy, not level of difficulty, to ensure the contest was fair for individuals from all the different year groups.

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Points were awarded for accuracy, not level of difficulty, to ensure the contest was fair for individuals from all the different year groups. Photo: Neil Cross

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Younger pupils at Aspire Academy had great fun joining in and FCAT director of mathematics, Dr Catherine Farmar ( pictured above with pupils) said :" It was really exciting to see our FCAT pupils taking part in this competition so enthusiastically, showing their love of mathematics and wanting to do well for themselves, their class and their school. We strive to foster a love of learning in all our pupils and competitions like this just add some fun into the mix."

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Younger pupils at Aspire Academy had great fun joining in and FCAT director of mathematics, Dr Catherine Farmar ( pictured above with pupils) said :" It was really exciting to see our FCAT pupils taking part in this competition so enthusiastically, showing their love of mathematics and wanting to do well for themselves, their class and their school. We strive to foster a love of learning in all our pupils and competitions like this just add some fun into the mix."

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The contest was open to pupils in years one to eight and included Armfield Academy, Blackpool Aspire, Blackpool Gateway ,Garstang Community Academy, Hambleton Primary, Mereside Primary, Montgomery High School, Westcliff Primary Academy and Westminster Primary Academy

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The contest was open to pupils in years one to eight and included Armfield Academy, Blackpool Aspire, Blackpool Gateway ,Garstang Community Academy, Hambleton Primary, Mereside Primary, Montgomery High School, Westcliff Primary Academy and Westminster Primary Academy Photo: Neil Cross

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