Turing tumbles

This week our Maths department arranged for our Year 7 and 8 students to engage in some numerically challenging activity sessions with the Turing Tumbles, basic computer programming devices inspired by Alan Turing and all that he achieved in mathematical code-breaking, logic, analysis, electronics, and computer science.

7R and 7T can be seen in action in our photos, but all Year 7 forms and Year 8 students will have the opportunity to enjoy the sessions by the time we finish for Whit.

Using the devices enriches students' learning and enables them to practise problem-solving, all while having some fun! 

The students enjoyed engaging in the process of building mechanical computers, enabling them to see and feel how they work, create patterns, and develop logistical processes towards problem and puzzle-solving.

As you can see, all were really enthusiastically engaged, and thoroughly enjoyed all the challenges that the sessions presented. 

It's clear that our students are developing a real passion for the subject, and that participating contributes to an invaluable extension of their mathematical understanding, curiosity, and wider learning.

With huge thanks to Team Maths for organising these fantastic sessions for our students!