Informed decisions with Yr 7 Mathematics
Year 7 Mathematics students this term were treated to a virtual visit by Mr Glenn Capuano from consultancy firm Informed Decisions (http://id.com.au) who talked to the young mathematicians about the reality of using the Australian Census data to make informed decisions about planning for the future of Australia.
As Glenn is based in Melbourne, we connected via Microsoft Teams and Glenn showed the students some interesting statistics and changes regarding the Bundaberg population and how we can use data to make comparisons to inform decision making (for example: should we build another aged care centre in Bargara or North Bundaberg?)
We are very grateful for Glenn donating his time to the students to assist them with their mathematics assignment and also giving them a glimpse into possible career paths using mathematics and statistics.
This relationship was made possible through our school’s ongoing participation in the Bundaberg Jobs Commitment.
Mr Andrew Duncan
Head of Department (Mathematics)
(BNSHS Newsletter 10th November 2021)
