Jaguar Cars – Maths in Motion Challenge for Schools

Jaguar Cars – Maths in Jaguar Cars – Maths in Motion Challenge for SchoolsMotion Challenge for Schools

Software forSchools

Brian RichardsonBrian Richardson

PartnerPartner

Cambridgeshire Software Cambridgeshire Software HouseHouse

What’s it all about?What’s it all about? Helping to raise standards in mathematicsHelping to raise standards in mathematics

Engaging and motivating childrenEngaging and motivating children

Embedding ICT into the curriculumEmbedding ICT into the curriculum

Demonstrating that maths can be funDemonstrating that maths can be fun

Using maths in a practical wayUsing maths in a practical way

Using simulation software effectivelyUsing simulation software effectively

Sharing information onlineSharing information online

Challenging gifted and talented pupils.Challenging gifted and talented pupils.

Supporting MathematicsSupporting Mathematics

PercentagesPercentages Calculations using calculator Calculations using calculator

work (or not!)work (or not!) FractionsFractions Ratios, chance, risk, strategyRatios, chance, risk, strategy Measure, scaleMeasure, scale Speed, distance, timeSpeed, distance, time Interpreting graphsInterpreting graphs

2007 – 2008 Season2007 – 2008 Season

Very successful season with 38 Primary schools and 6 Very successful season with 38 Primary schools and 6 Secondary school participating in the online leaguesSecondary school participating in the online leagues

The KS2 Bradford Champions were Margaret McMillanThe KS2 Bradford Champions were Margaret McMillan The KS3 Bradford Champions were Beckfoot The KS3 Bradford Champions were Beckfoot

GrammarGrammar The KS4 Bradford Champions were Titus Salt SchoolThe KS4 Bradford Champions were Titus Salt School Margaret McMillan reached the National Finals and Margaret McMillan reached the National Finals and

finished 4finished 4thth

We held two successful F2F races; one winter and one We held two successful F2F races; one winter and one summer.summer.

2008 – 2009 Season2008 – 2009 Season

47 Primary schools have registered to take part this 47 Primary schools have registered to take part this seasonseason

Top 4 schools in the league qualify for the Bradford Top 4 schools in the league qualify for the Bradford Final plus 3 schools from a play off.Final plus 3 schools from a play off.

6 Secondary schools have registered and they will all 6 Secondary schools have registered and they will all qualify for the Bradford Final if they participate in 3 or qualify for the Bradford Final if they participate in 3 or more online races more online races

Teacher’s league?Teacher’s league?

There are 3 age banded competitionsThere are 3 age banded competitions

Children in KS2 Children in KS2 (team of 4)(team of 4)



Organisation Organisation The curriculum ICT team will provide training and The curriculum ICT team will provide training and

support for all schools through Challenge CLC and support for all schools through Challenge CLC and Greenhead CLC.Greenhead CLC.

All schools will be placed in online leagues and the All schools will be placed in online leagues and the top teams in the league will compete against each top teams in the league will compete against each other to produce a Bradford Champion.other to produce a Bradford Champion.

The Bradford Champions at each KS will be entered The Bradford Champions at each KS will be entered into the National Final Race.into the National Final Race.

All initial training will be at the CLCs and will take All initial training will be at the CLCs and will take place in September.place in September.

An Education Bradford Consultant will be available to An Education Bradford Consultant will be available to support all schools where possible.support all schools where possible.

Most support will be via email and the website.Most support will be via email and the website.

ExtrasExtras Schools supported with developing blogs, videoblogs and Schools supported with developing blogs, videoblogs and

podcasts using ‘Honeycomb’podcasts using ‘Honeycomb’ Training opportunities for Honeycomb will be in November.Training opportunities for Honeycomb will be in November. The Bradford final will contain winners from the leagues and The Bradford final will contain winners from the leagues and

the top 3 cars in the play off.the top 3 cars in the play off. We are working on sponsorship and the possibility of a We are working on sponsorship and the possibility of a

Karting day out as a prize.Karting day out as a prize. Regular emails will be sent to registered users of online Regular emails will be sent to registered users of online

races, F2F events and trainingraces, F2F events and training

All details are on www.skillspace.com/bradictAll details are on www.skillspace.com/bradict

The time ScaleThe time Scale

Oct - Dec Oct - Dec 20082008

Apr - MayApr - May20092009

May May 20092009

June June 20092009

Online Online racesraces


School School FinalsFinals

School School FinalsFinals

Nat Nat FinalFinalNat Nat FinalFinal

Reg Reg FinalsFinalsReg Reg

FinalsFinals

Online Races will be run approximately every 3 Online Races will be run approximately every 3 weeks from October through to March.weeks from October through to March.

TrainingTrainingTrainingTraining

Sept Sept 20082008

Dec.Dec.20082008

Winter Winter F2FF2F

Winter Winter F2FF2F



Jan - Mar Jan - Mar 20092009

SummerSummerF2FF2F

SummerSummerF2FF2F

June June 20092009

Training Dates.Training Dates.

Two adults and up to 3 children from the Two adults and up to 3 children from the school can attend the training sessionsschool can attend the training sessions

24/9/07 Challenge CLC 9.30 – 11.3024/9/07 Challenge CLC 9.30 – 11.30 30/9/07 Challenge CLC 9.30 – 11.3030/9/07 Challenge CLC 9.30 – 11.30 1/10/07 Challenge CLC 9.30 – 11.301/10/07 Challenge CLC 9.30 – 11.30 2/10/07 Greenhead CLC 9.30 – 11.302/10/07 Greenhead CLC 9.30 – 11.30 All registration is online via links on the All registration is online via links on the

websitewebsite

A more detailed look.A more detailed look.

Each team consists of 4 pupils (KS2) & 2 Each team consists of 4 pupils (KS2) & 2 pupils(KS3 & KS4).pupils(KS3 & KS4).

Each team has to prepare a grand prix car for Each team has to prepare a grand prix car for a chosen circuit and weather conditions.a chosen circuit and weather conditions.

The track has to be measured and The track has to be measured and categorised.categorised.

The car has to be tuned.The car has to be tuned. Optimum speeds have to be set for each area Optimum speeds have to be set for each area

of the track.of the track. A race plan has to be put together to decide A race plan has to be put together to decide

on tyre changes, refuelling, etc.on tyre changes, refuelling, etc. The car is submitted for the race.The car is submitted for the race.

Getting StartedGetting Started

Load up softwareLoad up software Click on nameClick on name

First steps – Team Home PageFirst steps – Team Home Page

Decide ‘Temperament’ – makes a differenceDecide ‘Temperament’ – makes a difference Own picture?Own picture? Team livery?Team livery? ‘‘Back’ outBack’ out Start ‘desk’ workStart ‘desk’ work

The Track PlanThe Track Plan

Using string, calculate length of trackUsing string, calculate length of track Using the key on the Track Plan,Using the key on the Track Plan,

decide what each feature is by……decide what each feature is by……1.1. Estimating, then measuring each STRAIGHT and, using Estimating, then measuring each STRAIGHT and, using

the scale, decide if it is a long, medium or short straightthe scale, decide if it is a long, medium or short straight

2.2. Estimating, then measuring the angle on each BEND and,Estimating, then measuring the angle on each BEND and,

using templates/protractor, decide whether it is a long, using templates/protractor, decide whether it is a long, medium or tight bend. TAKE NO NOTICE OF WHAT THE medium or tight bend. TAKE NO NOTICE OF WHAT THE TRACK DOES.TRACK DOES.

Extend the lines until they cross and measure this angleExtend the lines until they cross and measure this angle

Planning Sheet 1Planning Sheet 1

Planning Sheet 2Planning Sheet 2

Workshop Adjustments….Workshop Adjustments….get the get the red barsred bars as high as possible but ….. as high as possible but …..

……. make sure you consider how many of each feature you have. make sure you consider how many of each feature you have

Race PlanningRace Planning Click to set to the feature Click to set to the feature

typetype Set to your actual safe Set to your actual safe

speedsspeeds Click here to transfer Click here to transfer

speeds to main tablespeeds to main table

ALL CARS HAVE TO ALL CARS HAVE TO HAVE AT LEAST 1 HAVE AT LEAST 1 SUCCESSFUL SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE LAP TO PRACTICE LAP TO GET INTO THE RACEGET INTO THE RACE

Click here to run a Click here to run a practice lappractice lap

Practice Lap Report – Practice Lap Report – If you see a If you see a

report with orange or red bars, watch out!report with orange or red bars, watch out!

Weather ConditionsWeather Conditions

Track:Track: Albert Park, melbourne Albert Park, melbourne Laps:Laps: 5050 Weather:Weather: 14.00 Showers14.00 Showers 14.15 Showers14.15 Showers 14.30 Showers14.30 Showers 14.45 Showers14.45 Showers 15.00 Dry15.00 Dry 15.15 – 16.00 Sunny15.15 – 16.00 Sunny

Pit Team BriefingPit Team Briefing

? Tyres at Start? Tyres at Start ? Fuel at Start? Fuel at Start ? Any pit stops to ? Any pit stops to

change tyres/add change tyres/add fuel – 20 second fuel – 20 second penaltypenalty

The more fuel, the The more fuel, the heavier you will beheavier you will be

What’s the weather What’s the weather forecast?forecast?

New features for 2008 - 2009New features for 2008 - 2009

Ability to save your car data to an external destination Ability to save your car data to an external destination so that you can have multiple saves of your car as so that you can have multiple saves of your car as you progress to revert back to.you progress to revert back to.

KS3 and KS4 will be using the ‘Rule 4’ for fuel KS3 and KS4 will be using the ‘Rule 4’ for fuel consumption as the season progresses.consumption as the season progresses.

More video tutorials on how to use the software and More video tutorials on how to use the software and tips on getting best performancetips on getting best performance

Video tutorials to support the pupils use of Video tutorials to support the pupils use of mathematical skills and concepts required to create a mathematical skills and concepts required to create a competitive car.competitive car.

Input from the schoolInput from the school

Online registration of school with reliable e-mail Online registration of school with reliable e-mail accountaccount

Allocate a staff member as the school representativeAllocate a staff member as the school representative Purchase of software or receive free upgradePurchase of software or receive free upgrade Installation of software before online races startInstallation of software before online races start Set up the challenge as a class project or after school Set up the challenge as a class project or after school

clubclub School to complete a form from each child to allow School to complete a form from each child to allow

use of images and take responsibility of thisuse of images and take responsibility of this

Input from the schoolInput from the school

Attend training sessions offeredAttend training sessions offered Check e-mail / website to get details for each online Check e-mail / website to get details for each online

racerace Enter data into the software and ensure team names Enter data into the software and ensure team names

are correctly set upare correctly set up Run a race in school and save the winning car for Run a race in school and save the winning car for

that racethat race Email your winning car to me before the deadline for Email your winning car to me before the deadline for

that racethat race If possible, attend the F2F eventsIf possible, attend the F2F events Encourage pupils to use the website, Honeycomb Encourage pupils to use the website, Honeycomb

and available support resourcesand available support resources

Input from Education Bradford Input from Education Bradford and the CLCsand the CLCs

Provide free training and free supportProvide free training and free support Liaise with school representativeLiaise with school representative Setup and monitor HoneycombSetup and monitor Honeycomb Provide race details for each online raceProvide race details for each online race Run the online races and update all results and Run the online races and update all results and

tables onlinetables online Support production of podcasts, videocasts and Support production of podcasts, videocasts and

blogs with schools using Honeycombblogs with schools using Honeycomb Provide medals, certificates and trophies for the Provide medals, certificates and trophies for the

winnerswinners Provide a series of Face to Face racesProvide a series of Face to Face races

Setting up drivers and exporting carsSetting up drivers and exporting cars Please ensure that the team name for your car Please ensure that the team name for your car

contains the school name. The driver’s names can be contains the school name. The driver’s names can be anything within reason.anything within reason.

Set up a separate team for each of the groups of Set up a separate team for each of the groups of children who are building a car.children who are building a car.

When exporting your car to email me choose the When exporting your car to email me choose the fastest car in your school for that race and ensure the fastest car in your school for that race and ensure the file is labelled as using the following format file is labelled as using the following format

Race1-school-league.Race1-school-league.

For example Parkwood school would beFor example Parkwood school would be

Race1ParkwoodSennaRace1ParkwoodSenna

Online supportOnline support

All details of online races, results, tables, schedule, All details of online races, results, tables, schedule, how to guides, etc. Are available on how to guides, etc. Are available on

www.skillspace.com/bradict

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