KHS Maths Department

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

Peter Landin was a computer scientist, born in the 1930s. His mathematical insights and theories laid the groundwork for what would stem the development of universal programming languages. He was openly bisexual and was involved with the Gay Liberation Front. #LGBTHM21

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

He also wrote one of the first music programs that could play "Baa Baa Black Sheep." He's known as a founder of CPL, a programming language that is often regarded as the precursor to C; a highly advanced language that is still used today. #LGBTHM21

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

One of our pupils Jamie researched Christopher Strachey was the son of one of Alan Turing's codebreakers during WW2. Strachey studied Maths and Physics at King's College Cambridge. He developed a program that allowed the "Pilot Ace Computer" to play a game of checkers. #LGBTMH21

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

...and a few more because we couldn't resist! #STEMAmbassadorsinScotland #DreamBig

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

Last week some of our S1 pupils participated in STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week, researching and engaging with careers that involve mathematics! Here are some of the wonderful posters made by 1H and 1N, fantastic work 👏🤓 #STEMAmbassadorsinScotland #DreamBig

[KHS-STEM @khs_stem]

In 1954, he died of cyanide poisoning which was later determined as suicide. In 2013, Turing was pardoned and helped drive the “Alan Turing law” of 2017 which granted pardons to all men convicted of same-sex relations. The movie ‘The Imitation Game’ follows his work. #LGBTHM21

[KHS-STEM @khs_stem]

Alan Turing was a British scientist, cryptographer, and mathematician. He played a huge part in cracking coded messages that helped defeat the Nazis in WWII. In 1952 Turing was convicted of ‘homosexual acts’ and was chemically castrated as an alternative to prison. #LGBTHM21

[KHS-STEM @khs_stem]

📢S1 & S2 pupils! 📢Our Virtual STEM club has officially launched @KirkintillochHS Each week a challenge or experiment will be posted on here and our Virtual STEM club Team - look out for joining code on your year group team👀
We would love for ANYONE to try the tasks and tag us!

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

This month is LGBT History Month, and the KHS maths department are proud to be shining a light on LGBT figures in mathematics, all prepared and researched by our amazing pupils!
@LGBTHM
@LGBTYS
@KirkintillochHS

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

She presented papers on various mathematical topics; despite being denied entry to university due to being a woman! She also had a relationship with another female mathematician, Gosta Mittag-Leffler. #LGBTHM21
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[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

An extraordinary LGBT+ figure is Sofia Kovalevskaya who was Russian Mathematician. She was the first woman to have a doctorate in mathematics in Europe. She is credited for having proposed several different theories and publishing multiple revolutionary papers. #LGBTHM21
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[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

Pupil wellbeing is fundamental to successful learning. Here are some tips to try if you are feeling overwhelmed #MentalHealthMatters

[BBC Bitesize @bbcbitesize]

Are your teens finding it all a bit too much at the moment? They're not alone.

These 5 tips from @DrRadhaModgil might help 🤗

#LockdownLearning #BitesizeSupport

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

Struggling to make plans for the weekend? Use maths to help you.. �� #stayathome

[KHS @KirkintillochHS]

Parents of pupils from S4 - S6, please see link to a survey from SQA @sqanews. https://t.co/EWEBf5gZu1

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

This should be an interesting watch for some of our S4s who have been learning about Pythagoras! 🤓

[Chris Smith MBE @aap03102]

You’ve been doing Pythagoras’ Theorem wrong your whole life*!

[KHS Maths Department @KHSMaths_]

What a fabulous first day of online learning! It is wonderful to see our young people engaging with their work from home - keep up the great work!😊 Remember to check Teams/Satchel one for class specific information ➕➖➗

[Chris Smith MBE @aap03102]

*TEACHERS PLANNING LESSONS IN LOCKDOWN*

Remember that you're welcome to use my "Corona Conundrums"...50 interesting Mathsy puzzle videos with answers. Share the YouTube link or download or use live (whatever works for you)!

PLAYLIST: https://t.co/xuS2UGrTwO

[KHS_RaisingAttainment @RA_KHS]

Amazing engagement already today from our pupils. Well done everyone. Let’s keep going and smash this online learning period!

[KHS @KirkintillochHS]

Here is our last short clip explaining the supports we have put in place to assist home learning #stayconnected

https://t.co/PrVlvRUy5T

[KHS @KirkintillochHS]

Please watch this, the second of three short clips explaining some of the details of our planned home learning. https://t.co/MkPTBZ8muX