Clounagh Mathematics

New Banner!

clounaghmaths — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:23:05 +0000

What do you think of the new banner? Pretty snazzy!

Thanks to all that entered the banner competition. It was won by Jezrille De Guzman in EB… well done Jezrille! Her winning banner has been turned into a jpeg and is now on display.

Keep logging on to look out for other new competitions.

Banner Design Competition!

clounaghmaths — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:10:15 +0000

As you may have noticed, the current banner across the top is not best… lets face it, it’s dull!

For those of you who aren’t very good at puzzles but love art, this may appeal. We need a fresh new banner to encourage more people to use the website. So I thought it sounded like a good opportunity for another competition!

Here is the criteria

fits inside a 28cm by 4.7 cm box.
Colourful, interesting and imaginative.
Hand drawn or computer generated.
Have a maths theme.
Include the text ” Clounagh Mathematics “.

The closing date is Wednesday, 8th of April at 12pm.

A blank template can be collected from rm 32 or downloaded from this site.

Entries to Mr. Bell in rm32.

Prize - a BIG easter egg

[ If you used a computer to create the banner, then bring a printed copy and keep the original safe ]

Puzzle Competition – ends 20/03/09

clounaghmaths — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:53:49 +0000

To enter you can either hand your answers to me in rm 32 or by commenting on this post (Don’t worry your solution will not apear on the web site). Please ensure that you have your name and class either on the note or in the comment. I will produce a list of all the people who got it correct.

This competition is open to staff and pupils and I will only accept your first answer.

On Friday the 20th of March at 11.30am, I will draw the winner from all the correct responses.

Prize: 1 easter egg

Puzzle

I had to meet an Australian, an American and a Canadian at the airport. One of them was called Hank, and as I approached I identified him immediately, despite never having met, seen or spoken to any of them before.

How?

Good luck!

Edit:

The winning response came from Erin Buckley, EB.

Congratulations Erin you have won a Wispa Easter egg.

Correct answers also came from: Katie Hamilton and Clarissa Hewitt

Puzzle Competition

clounaghmaths — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:53:01 +0000

This competition is open to staff and pupils and I will only accept your first answer.

On Friday the 13th of March I will draw the winner from all the correct responses.

Prize: 1 easter egg

Puzzle

Peter and Mary run a 100 yard race and Peter beats Mary by 10 yards. They run again at the same speeds but now Peter begins 10 yards behind the starting line. Who wins now?

A) Mary wins

B) Peter wins

C) It’s a draw

Good luck

Friday 13th March:

Sadly noone solved the puzzle correctly! Though thanks to all those who took part. Maybe next time?

The solution was Peter wins.

If it took him say 10 seconds to travel the 100m. When he has to run 110m at the same speed he does it in 11 seconds. Mary has only travelled 90m when Peter finishes after 10 seconds. So Mary travels 9m each second. So when Peter finishes this time in 11 seconds. At the same speed she only travels 99m, 1m short. So Peter wins.

World Maths Day Competition

clounaghmaths — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:26:57 +0000

See your teacher to get your username and password to enter the competition .

By answering simple Maths questions you could become… The Best in the World!

*Warning*

There have been some reports of viruses on this website. Please ensure you have an up-to-date Anti-virus running to ensure you are protected. If you are at all unsure then do not enter this site outside of school!

Hello All!

clounaghmaths — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:48:52 +0000

Welcome to the Clounagh mathematics department’s blog.

I hope that you find it a useful resource when completing homework and revision.

Mr. Bell