From pit stops to data plots, lets discover the mathematics behind winning a Formula 1 Championship.
Join our exciting YouTube livestreamed interactive lesson for school pupils.
Your learners will join our "Fractal Racing" Formula 1 team as trainee data scientists.
Using maths, data, and computer software, F1 data scientists play an important role in improving the performance of racing cars and help their team win.
Pupils will explore how data is captured from sensors on race cars, such as speed, acceleration, and tyre temperature.
Using real-life race statistics, such as lap times, average speeds, and pit stop durations, pupils will have to make critical decisions based on data. Should you recommend a pit stop for a tire change? How does the car's current speed affect the chances of overtaking?
Finally, their skills will be put to the test as they use maths and data literacy skills to drive their team to victory in the Maths Week Scotland Grand Prix.
Important Info
Free but booking required
Target age: P5 to S2
No additional software is required, only a modern web browser like Google Chrome.
To celebrate Book Week Scotland, we are delighted to announce the finalists and winners of our Maths Tales story-writing competition, run in partnership with Read Write Count with The First Minister.
We have enjoyed seeing what everyone got up to for Maths Week Scotland this year, in particular the different ways everyone was inspired by this year's theme of 'Maths Tales'. We've picked out a few highlights to share.
