Year 11 Dev chose to take part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge even though it was optional for Year 11s.
This UKMT is a national challenge for Year 9-11 where they are given 25 multiple choice questions and it’s about mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make pupils think.
It’s run by Maths Teacher Mr Hunter - with the top mathematicians taking part.
Dev, who earned a Silver Certificate with 58 points, said: “I like a challenge so I thought I would have a go. I have done the test every year so far in school. It is tricky but it’s good to do. “
I want to do something with maths in the future, perhaps engineering, so I just like to challenge myself.”
The Best in School was Year 9 Dexter who achieved a Gold Certificate and 72 points.
He said: “I am very proud. I thought I had done ok.”
Year 9 Joe also achieved a Gold Certificate with 69 points.
Catherine was the Best in Year 10 with 61 points and was awarded a Gold Certificate.
The Junior Maths Challenge, for Years 7 and 8, will be next week with a letter sent home to parents.