Leyland Trucks supports Balshaws School in regional Maths Challenge competition
Now in its sixth year, the recent Year Seven Maths Challenge competition at Balshaws Church of England High School was once again sponsored by local manufacturer Leyland Trucks. The Maths Challenge is open to Year Seven students from any high school in the Chorley and South Ribble area, while the aim of the competition is to promote the study of mathematics to students by highlighting its practical applications. For example the questions posed to students during the challenge may relate to planning journeys or analysing the cost of different travel options, tasks which they