MATHS IN ACTION
I didn’t expect a day about maths to feel quite so varied! When we first arrived, I assumed the day would be full of long, complicated talks filled with complicated ideas. In some ways, that was true, but there were also moments that made the day more interesting than I had expected. One of the talks I went to was about investment banking, revealing how maths can be used to make financial decisions or when assessing risk. It was complex stuff but showed maths in practical terms outside of lessons. One of the more unexpected talks of the day was about Pokémon. I hadn’t expected to be talking about card trading games but probability and strategy are built into the game. This talk made me see how mathematical ideas can apply to many things outside of school. It was one of the more accessible and lighthearted sessions. There was also a useful talk on interpreting statistics but the most directly useful part of the day was probably the session on exam techniques from Dr Frost. It was more straightforward than the other talks, focusing on practical advice, like how to approach different types of questions and better learn from mistakes. It was helpful to hear this explained, especially with exams getting closer. Overall, the trip wasn’t what I expected and showed that maths has a wider range of applications than we usually see in class, even if some of it was challenging to fully understand. By the end of the day, I felt like I had a slightly different perspective on the subject, and a greater appreciation for its everyday uses as well. Article by Rashid A, 12AMZ
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