The Programme is designed to provide primary pupils with an early taste of secondary school life, offering high-energy academic challenges that go beyond the standard classroom curriculum. On this occasion, the Maths Faculty took centre stage to host a workshop focused on logic and problem-solving.

Led by Risedale’s Head of Maths, Mr Carter, the visiting pupils dived headfirst into the famous Frog Puzzle. This classic logic challenge requires participants to swap two sets of "frogs" on a line of lily pads using a strict set of movement rules. It is a task that starts simply but quickly demands high-level strategic thinking and pattern recognition.

The session was a masterclass in varied learning styles, ensuring every pupil could engage with the mathematical theory:

• Tactile Learning: Pupils worked in pairs at their desks, using physical cubes to represent the frogs, testing their theories and mapping out moves step-by-step.
• Digital Logic: Mr Carter utilised the interactive board to demonstrate the mathematical patterns emerging from the puzzle, helping the pupils visualise the "leaps" and "slides" required.
• Maths in Action: In the highlight of the morning, the classroom became a "living puzzle." Enthusiastic volunteers donned sports bibs to represent the two teams of frogs, physically jumping across the floor to test the pupils’ solutions in real life.

The energy in the room was electric as the Hipswell pupils worked together to crack the code. By transitioning the maths from small cubes on a desk to a full-scale human demonstration, the logic behind the numbers became tangible, memorable, and—most importantly—fun.

Mr Carter, Head of Maths, commented:

"It was fantastic to see the Hipswell pupils so engaged. They didn't just look for the answer; they looked for the 'why' behind the patterns. Bringing the puzzle to life with the sports bibs really showed their teamwork and made the logic tangible. They were a credit to their school!"

These sessions are a key part of our commitment to our partner primary schools, helping pupils build confidence and feel at home at Risedale long before their official transition to Year 7.

A huge well done to all the "frogs" from Hipswell—we look forward to seeing you back at Risedale soon!

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