A Bradford school has booked its place in the nation’s history books by winning an annual national contest for the second time in a row.
Bankfoot Primary School is the first primary school to beat off stiff competition from primary and secondary schools up to year 11 to be overall winners of The Jaguar Car Maths in Motion Challenge.
Thirty-six other schools from across the UK competed for the prestigious trophy at Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire.
The challenge has now become well-established in the clenders of many school as it provides children of all ages and abilities to engage in exciting and motivating mathematics based on project run by Education Bradford`s ICT team.
The challenge involves students working in small teams and competing against each other in an effort to win a Grand Prix type race and become UK champions. The activity involves a wide range of mathematical skills, some practical being used and applied.
The software being used by schools is suitable for all ages from 9 upwards. The system has been described as an ideal base for primary school maths project as well as for older students throughout secondary school.
A news release quoted the Headteacher for Bankfoot Primary School as saying the staff, pupils, parents and governors and the whole school community are immensely proud of the achievements.
She said: “This is a wonderful boost for us all as we come to the end of the summer term and trophy and certificates take pride of place in our school”.
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