Math Trail

Secondary 1 students took part in a Mathematics Trail, applying classroom concepts to real-world tasks through teamwork and problem-solving.

Last updated on 2 July 2026

On the 2nd of March 2023, Secondary 1 Outramians discovered the practical applications of Mathematics in real-world contexts, through an engaging and enjoyable Mathematics Trail. The activities extended student learning beyond the classroom to facilitate the application of mathematical concepts. Students worked together to estimate the maximum capacity of the school canteen, compute the average speed of a moving toy car, use a clinometer app to calculate the vertical height of a building, and measure the height of fellow students using a metre ruler.

Demonstrating a commitment to promote lifelong learning, the innovative Mathematics Department teachers have created authentic scenarios to challenge students and nurture their problem-solving skills, while promoting the joy of learning. Through teamwork and critical thinking, the Secondary 1 Outramians have indeed deepened their understanding of how to solve authentic problems.

Students wearing masks work together on a long wooden track with tape on a gymnasium floor.

A masked boy measures another person's leg flexibility with a ruler on a wooden gym floor.

Group of about 13 people in red polo shirts posing in a classroom with a math equations projector screen behind them.

A smiling boy in a school sports uniform holds up three fingers while a teammate writes on a clipboard on a gym floor.

Two school boys in uniforms sit on a tiled floor, looking at a calculator and a worksheet together.

Students in school uniforms use smartphones and hold papers inside a secondary school hall with a principals board.

Three school girls lean over a yellow table, with one writing on a clipboard while others observe.

Six girls in Outram jerseys sit on a wooden gym floor, huddled together looking at a phone and papers.