Maths in Action

Ideal Group Size: 10 students + 2 staff.

Year Group: Year 11 or Year 12

• Group and staff members arrive at TTS and are given a safety briefing.
• Students are given a snack in the canteen.
• Group is divided into 2 smaller groups of equal size.
• Group A goes to Workshop 1 and actively participates in an activity which demonstrates the relevance of geometry to wheel alignment and wheel balancing (30-40 mins).
• Group B goes to Workshop 3 and actively participates in an activity which demonstrates the relevance of algebra in paint mixing and spraying (30-40 mins).
• Groups then swap over and undertake the second activity.

• School are sent a copy of Risk Assessment in advance of visit.
• TTS to provide all necessary PPE.
• School staff to remain with and closely supervise students at all times.
• All TTS staff are Access NI cleared.
• Sessions can be morning or afternoon.
• Total time of visit – 2 hours 30 mins (max).