CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses
Shhhhh! Codes and Ciphers
For:
Maths Upper KS2, KS3, G&T
This will be useful for teachers who are trying to provide a problem solving activity for upper KS2 or KS3 students. This activity will challenge students to solve problems, either in a team or on their own. The topic could be used to facilitate a “maths day” in school or be integrated into the curriculum. It brings together maths, literacy, ICT and history in an unusual way.
Where and When Wednesday 6 July 2011 1.00pm-3.30pm
South eLearning Centre Summerwood Lane Clifton Nottingham NG11 9DR Tel. 0115 915 2971
Book a place at www.nelc.net
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Teamworking, problem solvin Introduction
Solving cryptography problems generally starts with an idea. Testing out the idea, revising plans and trying other techniques all encourages determination and adds to the sense of elation when the message is cracked!
Perform frequency analysis to compare your message with the English language. Use digraphs and percentages for a real purpose!
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Develop a problem solving strategy that they improve and tweak in order to break different codes and ciphers. Some may wish to enter the National Challenge in September!
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On this course you will: Learn all you need to know to run a session in your school! • familiarise yourself with different codes and ciphers and how to break them! • take a historical journey learning about different ciphers • use free deciphering tools • experience frustration and elation in the same way that your students will!!!
The historical journey includes Ancient Greeks, Romans, Tudors, Victorians, WW1 and 2.
CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses •
Decipher, excite and challenge This course is ideal for staff who: • want to engage and challenge students with maths problems that relate to the real world. • are looking for a problem solving activity Additional Information: • refreshments • ample parking available • bring a usb pen or your laptop for free resources.
Course run by:
Janet Simner Maths, Textiles, Science
eLearning Consultant tel. 0115 9152971 e. janet.simner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
NeLC contacts: Martin MacGillivray Centre Manger tel. 0115 915 9511 e. martin.macgillivray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Marie-Line Antoine Media, Languages, Video, Photography tel. 0115 915 9511 e. mantoine@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Jan Gray Primary, Video, Animation tel. 0115 915 2971 e. jan.gray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk David Ellis Music, Media, Animation, 3D modelling tel. 0115 915 9511 e. david.ellis@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Jamie Tinney D&T, Animation, Art & Design tel. 0115 915 2971 e. jamie.tinney@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Book a place at www.nelc.net
The cost of this course is: pm: £75 per person
Discounts apply: Deduct 50% for maintained Nottingham City Schools Deduct 15% for other Nottingham City Schools. Or use credits from your Course Bundle.