Bell Baxter Maths & Computing

Twitter Account for the Maths & Computing Faculty at Bell Baxter High School

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

"Our Stained-Glass Maths Project
"S1 pupils used their knowledge of area and perimeter to design this stunning stained-glass display! A fantastic example of how maths can be creative, practical, and beautiful. Keep up the amazing work - you're all stars! 🌟" - Mx Myron

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

including our second team of Adam Harvie, Douglas Roff, Murray Laing & Matilda Cameron. It was a very well contested contest! Thanks also to @MadrasMaths for hosting the event!

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

A tough second half saw one team slip down the table slightly but the team of Joe Duncan, Evan Romans, Megan Fraser and Charlie Jung had a superb final round and finished in second place, sealing their place in the National final! Congratulations to all teams that took part

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

We were delighted to send two team of enthusiastic young mathematicians to @Madrascollege this week to take part in the Fife heats of Enterprising Maths @MathsScotland
Both teams put in a great effort and were leading the way at the half way stage of the competition.

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Finally, we would like to thank Mr Markham who has encouraged and supported pupils to take part in many competitions over his years here. Today is Mr Markham's last day before a well earned retirement and he will be missed by us all when we return in August.

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

We were also able to celebrate the success of our S1/2 pupils in the recent @UKMathsTrust Junior Maths Challenge. A total of 27 pupils received certificates with Joe, Evan, Adam & Douglas also qualifying for the next round-the Kangaroo
Full details will be in the next BB Bulletin

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Better late than never! Here is (most of) the @Bellbaxter_HS team that were 9th in the @MSF_Scotland competition.
Charlie,Murray,Euan,Ashley,Robbie,Abbie,Annabel, Edie,Lochlan,Jack and Laura were all delighted to receive their certificate.
Full details in this weeks BB Bulletin.

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

We are very proud of our S4 pupils who took part in the @MSF_Scotland competition last month for the first time. Congratulations! (We'll hopefully get a photo after study leave!)
Thanks to everyone at MSF Scotland for organising the competition. @bellbaxtermfl @Bellbaxter_HS

[Mathématiques Sans Frontières: Scotland @MSF_Scotland]

MSF Scotland (and Friends) Junior Division [Joint] 9th Place:
@Bellbaxter_HS / @BBHS_Maths
and
the Al Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi!

The was no separating the scores of these two teams who are [geographically] separated by almost 6,000km! Excellent work throughout!

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Annabel, Euan, Megan and Charlie finished a fabulous 15th out of 52 teams from across Scotland at the @MathsScotland Enterprising Maths final at the Glasgow Science Centre on Tuesday 👏
@Bellbaxter_HS #EMiS2023

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Some of the maths faculty were at opening night and were very impressed and enjoyed what was an excellent show. We would highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't yet bought a ticket!

[Bell Baxter High School @Bellbaxter_HS]

What a fantastic opening night of our school show SIX. The cast and crew were amazing . Well done to everyone involved and a massive shout out to Ruth, Emily, Anna, Iona, Georgia and Mairi our SIX queens!👏👏👏 Tickets are now selling faster than ever so don't miss out!

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Just realised I never actually posted this update last week.
We are so proud of our S3/4 team who finished 25th in the @MathsScotland national final at @gsc1. Well done to everyone involved and a massive thanks to the organisers for a great day of maths!

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Our team of S3/4 pupils have safely arrived at @gsc1 for the final of the @MathsScotland challenge. Good luck to all the schools involved.

[Bell Baxter Expressive Arts @BBExpArts]

The amazing CYMT show "Here We Go Again" starting next Wednesday - Friday. Get your tickets by scanning the QR code. Lots of our wonderfully talented young people are performing in this. We, for one, can't wait!! @Bellbaxter_HS

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Here is the solution to yesterday's final @mathsweekscot daily challenge. You can find all the challenges and solutions @BBCScotLearn

[BBC Scotland Learning @BBCScotLearn]

Did you work out the @MathsWeekScot Sunday puzzle? 👀

Here’s Chris Smith (@aap03102) to show you how it’s done! 👨‍🏫📝✖➗
https://t.co/uPBP9CA0X9

[Bell Baxter High School @Bellbaxter_HS]

Well done to all everyone involved and to the team from @BBHS_Maths representing Bell Baxter HS. Well done on top prize @Madrascollege and thank you to @GlenrothesHS for hosting. @thecourieruk https://t.co/Gc7g60alDV

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

One last @mathsweekscot daily challenge question from @BBCScotLearn this morning to finish off your weekend with.
We'll retweet the solutions to this and the previous couple of questions tomorrow.

[BBC Scotland Learning @BBCScotLearn]

Today we’re going to look at multiples and factors with @MathsWeekScot, Chris Smith (@aap03102) and @Grange_Academy1 pupils! ✖➗

Can you figure out the solution to the diagram? 🤔🤷‍♀️📝
https://t.co/uPBP9Cipyz

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Looking to get your weekend off to a great start? @BBCScotLearn are back with today's @mathsweekscot challenge. Good Luck!
#MathsWeekScot

[BBC Scotland Learning @BBCScotLearn]

How many teachers are in the meeting? 👩‍🏫🤝

Chris Smith (aap03102) and pupils from @Grange_Academy1 are here to talk you through this weekend @MathsWeekScot challenge!
🗣➕➖✖➗
https://t.co/J6jA2E5QM9

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Keep an eye over the weekend for more daily challenge questions to finish #MathsWeekScot

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Today's @mathsweekscot daily challenge involved fitting dominos in a box. Our @Bellbaxter_HS S1 pupils used a variety of methods to find the solution. Can you work it out too? #MathsWeekScot

[BBC Scotland Learning @BBCScotLearn]

How many dominoes can Pat fit in the box? 🤔🤷‍♀️

Today’s @MathsWeekScot challenge is all about finding patterns!

Here’s Chris Smith (@aap03102) to talk you through it 👨‍🏫🍎
https://t.co/stXJbwn1Nf

[Bell Baxter Maths & Computing @BBHS_Maths]

Here are the solutions to yesterdays three part @mathsweekscot daily challenge courtesy of @BBCScotLearn and @aap03102 #MathsWeekScot

[BBC Scotland Learning @BBCScotLearn]

Did you solve today’s @MathsWeekScot mystery? 🕵️‍♂️

Here’s Chris Smith (@aap03102) to show you how to find the mystery numbers! 🔍🔍
https://t.co/Iufl6CP3hc