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Crispin Academy

Explore opportunities for talented students in years 7-11. Participate in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge, the UK's biggest national maths competition. Develop problem-solving skills and receive recognition through awards.

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Crispin Academy

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  1. Gifted & Talented (G&T) Crispin Academy Nicole Shaw Maths Teacher yr 7-11

  2. Year 7 and 8 Opportunities • UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Junior Maths Challenge • Registered charity • To advance the education of children and young people in mathematics  • National mathematics competitions  • Other enrichment activities 

  3. Why UKMT? Challenges students  Promotes logical and problem solving skills Unique opportunity  Recognition  Awards 

  4. UKMT Junior Maths Challenge  • Gifted and talented students • Top 40 children in years 7 & 8 are selected • Practice challenges throughout the school year • In addition to school curriculum 

  5. UKMT Junior Maths Challenge  • UK’s biggest national maths competition  • 600,000 pupils  • From over 4,000 schools • Number of follow on rounds, highest performing students go forward

  6. Awards

  7. Taking part promotes.... • Stimulating and rewarding experience  • High quality problems • Problem solving • Encourages thinking mathematically

  8. Years 9, 10 & 11 Opportunities  • Edexcel Level 3 awards • Algebra (Yr 10 & 11) • Statistics (Yr9 & Yr 10) • Selected students from the accelerated class • Additional to the GCSE • Taught within the normal timetable

  9. Why Level Awards? • Develop thorough knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts • Strong foundation in mathematical techniques • Standalone qualifications • Half the size of GCSE • Worth 4 UCAS points

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