Friday 10 February 2012

Oxford University Press Maths Photography Competition 2012

Win an ipad 2!
For details see http://www.oup.com/oxed/secondary/mathsphotocomp/
The final closing date for all entries is 16th March 2012. Hand in entries to Miss Mauthoor.

Saturday 4 February 2012

European Super Highway of Debt

Wondering just how big the Euro debt crisis is? These frightening infographics show you using lorries packed with €100 notes...

Wednesday 1 February 2012

February competition - correlation or causation?

Need to 'prove' something you already believe?
It's easy with statistics! All you need are two graphs and a leading question.


Source - http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/correlation-or-causation-12012011-gfx.html

The competition

Make your own misleading graph that shows correlation and implies causation (even if there is no basis for doing so). 
Open to all years, all entries to be given to Mr Alderson by midday, Wednesday 29th February.