🚂 Ed Express [135]

Hello, number ninjas! 🧮 Ed here, ready to tackle some brain-bending maths challenges and sharpen those calculation skills. Get ready for a Maths Express workout!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

MATHS
Shape Search! 🔺️🟩🔵

Let's sharpen our geometry skills and embark on a shape-finding adventure!

Your Mission:

1. Explore your surroundings (indoors or outdoors) and look for examples of different 2D and 3D shapes.

2. Identify and name the shapes you find (e.g., squares, circles, triangles, cubes, spheres, cylinders).

3. Record your findings on a piece of paper or in a notebook.

4. Challenge yourself to find at least one example of each shape category:

   • Quadrilaterals (squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, etc.)

   • Triangles (equilateral, isosceles, scalene)

   • Circles and ellipses (ovals)

   • Polygons with more than 4 sides (pentagons, hexagons, etc.)

   • 3D shapes (cubes, spheres, cylinders, cones, pyramids, etc.)

Bonus Challenges:

• Draw or photograph your favorite shapes to create a collection.

• Create a collage or sculpture using different shaped objects.

• Research famous buildings or landmarks that feature interesting geometric shapes.

Share your shape discoveries and creations on social media using #EdExpress!

Rydal Penrhos School
Rydal Penrhos: Your Exam Centre of Choice

In 2025, North Wales independent school Rydal Penrhos is opening its doors to private candidates for the first time. 

But why is this such an exciting development for home educated families across the region, and beyond? 

We explore three key reasons why your child should sit their exams at Rydal Penrhos: 

1. Exceptional Examination Facilities 

Rydal Penrhos’ exam venues are not just beautiful and historic, but also meticulously maintained to ensure a calm, focused, and professional environment. 

With a smaller candidate base than many examination centres, candidates benefit from fewer distractions and disruptions as they complete their all-important assessments. 

2. Location: 

Situated in the heart of the North Wales coast, Rydal Penrhos is easily accessible, just two minutes off the A55. 

Whether travelling from Anglesey, mid-Wales or across the border into England, candidates choosing to sit their exams at Rydal Penrhos will benefit from extensive transport links by road, bus or rail. 

3. Personalised Support: 

Our dedicated Exams Officer is available to answer any questions, arrange visits to the exam venue, and offer reassurance and guidance. 

The Exams Officer is supported by a team of professional invigilators and support staff, who will ensure a smooth and secure examination experience, from the point of registration through to results day. 

Apply Now, or Learn More About External Exam Provision: 

To apply, email [email protected]. For further details, including the full private candidate prospectus, visit bit.ly/externalexamsrps. 

More from Rydal Penrhos: 

Discover the school’s GCSE Revision Courses, which are open to home-educated candidates, or explore Admissions for more on joining Rydal Penrhos. To speak to a member of the Admissions team, contact [email protected] or call 01492 530155. 

GEOGRAPHY
Mapping Our World! 🗺️📍

Let's explore the world through maps and discover the power of cartography!

Your Mission:

1. Map Making:

   • Draw a map of your neighborhood, your house, or even your bedroom.

   • Include key landmarks, roads, and points of interest.

   • Use symbols and a key to represent different features.

2. Map Reading:

   • Find a map of your country or continent.

   • Identify different geographical features, such as mountains, rivers, and cities.

   • Use the map scale to calculate distances between different locations.

3. Map Exploration:

   • Explore online mapping tools like Google Maps or Google Earth.

   • Take a virtual tour of different places around the world.

   • Learn about different map projections and how they distort the Earth's surface.

Bonus Challenges:

• Create a treasure map with clues and hidden locations.

• Research the history of mapmaking and different types of maps.

• Learn about how GPS and satellite technology are used in modern mapping.

• Share your map creations and discoveries on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages spatial reasoning, map-reading skills, and an appreciation for the diverse landscapes and cultures of our planet. Let's become cartographers and explore the world through maps!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call a nose that won't work?

A: Lazy!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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