Maths Extension | Unlocking the Secrets of Code Cracking
- Mercy Stories
- 4 hours ago
- 1 min read
In week 4 of Term 2, our Year 10 Maths Extension class participated in an exciting Code Cracking workshop.
During the workshop, students explored both historical and modern code-cracking techniques. They decoded messages from Roman times, analysed the Affine cipher and used frequency analysis to solve a cryptic murder note.
The workshop highlighted the important role mathematics plays in everyday life and IT, while also developing students’ problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills.
One student shared:
“I loved how it was bonding with our friends and it was really fun once we figured out how to crack the codes. I can use this to further help my understanding of algebra.”
In another session, some lucky students also participated in a coding workshop using Sphero robotics. Students were given a range of exciting coding challenges to complete, putting their creativity to the test.
A big thank you to our Maths and Career Services teams for organising these fantastic opportunities and to Murdoch University for facilitating the workshops.
