Enrichment – Maths Maze – Yarra Ranges Tech School

Maximum Number of Students

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

Year 7 – 10 Mathematics

Description

In this robotics enrichment program, students apply geometric concepts to navigate robots through mazes. They develop algorithms to guide movement, incorporate creative elements like lights and sounds, and optimize for speed and accuracy. Through collaborative testing and refinement, students enhance their critical thinking and spatial reasoning skills.

Learning Outcomes

Use geometric reasoning to navigate a robot through a maze, calculating angles and distances
Develop algorithms to control the robot’s movement and decisions
Analyse robot performance data, focusing on speed and accuracy
Use problem-solving strategies to improve robot navigation
Integrate and evaluate design elements like lights and sounds to see their impact on navigation

Career Paths

Robotics engineer
Software developer
Mechanical engineer
Data analyst
Game developer
AI and machine learning specialist

Tertiary Options

Diploma of Engineering Technology (Robotics and Electronics) (RMIT)
Diploma of Information technology (VUT)
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (RMIT / Swinburne / Deakin)
Bachelor of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Monash)

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre work options for all of its programs. We suggest reviewing them and implementing to help familarise your students with the program.

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After your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has post work options for all of its programs. Please review the links below to see what option will work best for your classes.

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