Regents Review Summer 2025

The Regents Review Summer 2025

Mathematics DEPARTMENTAL NEWS Maths in Real Life In a recent practical maths lesson, some Year 10 students experimented with both ratios and flavours when they made fruity mocktails. A ratio refers to the proportions of different ingredients mixed together. A classic ratio could be three parts orange juice to two parts pineapple juice to one part lime juice, written in maths as 3:2:1. Students were able to choose from a selection of fresh juices, sodas and even coconut water. Some students used three ingredients, but other students went wild, trying very interesting combinations. Using measuring jugs with millilitre (ml) scale, we considered how to scale up a ratio to make

Problem Solving Here is a problem for you to try! Work out the values of each piece of equipment. Please give a reason for your answer.

the correct volume. By scaling up our ratio by a factor of 30 to give 90:60:30, we could make enough to add to crushed ice for a refreshing drink. Finally, glasses were decorated with mint leaves and strawberries. We concluded that ratio really is the key to good taste!

there are a range of topics covered at the beginning of the lesson.

Catch-up for Missed Work

Retrieval Practice We start every maths lesson with retrieval practice. This involves actively recalling information from memory rather than simply re-reading or reviewing it. This strengthens the memory, making it easier to recall in the future. It improves long term retention and understanding. Here are two examples of Year 10 work, where

It is not uncommon for students to fall behind on their school work due to various reasons such as: illness, family emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances. However, it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support to catch up and thrive academically. In our maths department, we recently started

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