Maths Masterclass

The Maths department were delighted to welcome to the school Professor Adam McBride, former head of mathematics and statistics at the University of Strathclyde, who delivered a mathematics master-class to pupils in S3 and S4.

Topics covered included magic squares, the "1089" trick and why the next number in the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16 might not be 32!

Thanks go to all the pupils who made Professor McBride's stay an enjoyable one. To find out more about the topics he discussed, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_squares

Stock Exchange Challenge

Five pupils from S3, Kirsty McCormick, Rachel Boyce, Stephanie Carrick, Halle Fitzsimmons and Patrick Gilmore attended the Stock Market Challenge competition in the Mitchell Library, Glasgow. 
Pupils were accompanied by Mrs Stewart, Principal Teacher of Business Education and IT. 

The challenge allowed pupils to experience what life is like in the Stock Exchange and gave them an understanding of the effect of supply and demand on share prices.  Students also learned how events in the news and people behaviour can affect the confidence of investors and determine share and currency prices.  During the day pupils were involved in problem solving, risk assessment management and using their Business and Maths skills.  To be successful they had to work under pressure, as part of a team and rely on good communication skills. 

The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the event and above all had 'great fun' in their learning.

Literacy Wall

The Maths and Art departments are this month’s contributors to the Literacy Wall. In Maths S2 pupils worked in groups of three to research famous mathematicians.
In Art S1/2 pupils, for homework, researched a famous artist or designer and wrote a report. Congratulations to Tori McDicken, Tyler Hiddleston and Jamie Geddes who produced excellent reports.

Enterprising Maths

Competing at the East Ayrshire Enterprising Maths competition on Wednesday 5th October were S3 pupils John Anderson and Stephanie Carrick with S4 pupils Alexander McDowall and Hazel Limond. All four pupils represented Doon Academy admirably, fending off fierce competition from several East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire schools to finish 3rd place narrowly missing out on a place at the national finals. Well done to the pupils and thank you to Mr. Taylor who accompanied them to the event.

East Ayrshire Maths Competition

In the Maths department pupils are busy revising for the East Ayrshire Maths competition to be held at Cumnock Academy.

Maths Pupils of the Month

Congratulations to the Pupils of the Month in Maths, John Anderson, Amy Fulton, Robyn McCluskey, Forbes Maitland and Robbie Uriarte.

World Maths Day Success

171 S1-S3 pupils took part in the worldwide mathematics competition. Collectively they correctly answered an amazing 29,753 questions. The top scorers for each year group were: S1 - Katie Burrell with 1721 points, S2 - John Anderson with 1756 points S3 - Daryl Grover with 257 points. Special mention to S1 pupil Elleis Peters who answered 3390 questions. Well done to all who took part and we look forward to playing again next year.

Maths Challenge 2010

Well done to S3 pupils Connor Strang and Hayley Mitchell and S4 pupils Heather Dunn and Rosie Coles who represented Doon Academy at the Maths Challenge 2010. The team performed well in a closely contested competition which was narrowly won by Loudoun Academy. Thank you to Mr. Dunlop from the Maths department who accompanied the pupils to the event.

Manager of the year

Well done to S5 pupil Alistair Dunn who finished as Manager of the Year in the Fantasy Football League.

New Principal Teacher Maths

Congratulations to Ms. Pamela McClue who was successful at interview and is now appointed as Principal Teacher of Maths.

International Pi Day

The Maths department celebrated International Pi Day with maths challenges and investigations of PI. Congratulations to S1 pupils Shannon Jamieson, Stephanie Carrick and Teegan Dunlop who all were able to remember Pi to 50 decimal places.

World Maths Day

World Maths Day is on the 3rd March 2010 and the maths department is busy preparing pupils to celebrate this event. Pupils’ answer timed mental mathematical problems, online, against other schools and there are prizes for the winning teams.

Fantasy Football manager of the month

Congratulations to the Fantasy Football Managers of the month for January, Mr. Lynn and S4 pupil James Mulholland.

World Maths Day

World Maths Day is on 3rd March and the Maths Department is busy preparing activities for this event.

Credit Union

Doon Academy’s Credit Union savings scheme is now open to all pupils from S1 to S6, and collections take place every Thursday lunchtime in GP1. Applications forms are available from Ms. McClue in the Maths Department.

Fantasy Football

In Maths S1 pupil Liam Graham is the leading manager in the Fantasy Football League. Well-done Liam.

Credit Union

The S1/S2 Credit Union is up and running and application forms are available from the Maths Department. Collections are made on Thursday lunchtimes in GP1. In the near future the Credit Union will be open for business for the remainder of the school.

Fantasy Football

Mrs McClue, Acting Principal Teacher of Maths, is running a Fantasy Football league in the school. This league is open to students, teachers and parents. Each entrant is given a 'budget' with which they can create their own 'fantasy team'. Each team can be managed online. Entry costs £3.50. Participants can find out more and get entry forms from Mrs McClue. The entry closing date is 2nd October 2009.

Fantasy football

A fantasy football league will be starting up in Doon Academy. This is open to all pupils, parents and staff. Entrants manage their team online. Entry forms and further information from Miss. McClue in the Maths Department.

Problem of the week

In Maths, Ms McClue has posted this week’s ‘Problem of the Week’. Details are on her notice board. Remember: Points mean Prizes!