Masterclass for budding mathematicians

Jack Simpson, Eleanor Nunns, Claire Creasor (Curriulum Area Leader for Mathematics and Science) RSFC, John Collins (Deputy Headteacher) Oulder Hill, Ella Jaruszek, Bilal Anwar

One hundred talented mathematicians from Oulder Hill Community School and Language College have attended a Maths Masterclass at Rochdale Sixth Form College, ahead of sitting their GCSE maths examinations in November.

As well as the Masterclass, packed with hints on how to achieve an A or A* grade, the Year 11 pupils enjoyed a tour of the College and a talk about careers in maths.

Tim Stonebanks, Head of Maths at Oulder Hill, who accompanied the pupils, said: “Our students and staff have had an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

“ It has been a good opportunity for them to spend time at the College, and the information they were given about the importance of mathematics in a variety of careers was particularly valuable.”

Sebastian Lyth, a pupil at Oulder Hill from Norden, added: “The Masterclass was good because it gave me an insight into College life and also how important and useful A Level maths is. I was really impressed with the College – it seems really nice and modern.”

Dan Cox, maths teacher at Rochdale Sixth Form College, who hosted the event, concluded: “The teaching staff had a great time working with the Oulder Hill students and would relish the opportunity to welcome them back next year to study for their A Levels.

“There was much enthusiasm for the subject and we wouldn’t be surprised if some went on to become our statisticians, accountants and even maths teachers of the future.”