The Advanced Maths students are at it again, producing some amazing work. Based on a task shared over 20 years ago by Bendigo Senior Secondary College teachers (apologies, I can’t remember the names, but I think one was Russell), students were given a set of 5 equations that modelled the paths of 5 turtles in “The Great Turtle Race’. They used the desmos graphing calculator to graph the equations and to find intersection points and were required to produce a race commentary demonstrating their understanding.

The Desmos Graphs

Here’s a sample commentary, by Andrew.

Nancy decided to take up the option of recording her’s: It’s awesome! Nancy Zeng- The Great Turtle Race

And opportunities to showcase artistic talents too. These are Sophie’s turtles.