Check below for Maths Week 2023 events!
This is a hybrid festival, please be sure to check the location, time and dates of all events before booking.
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THE SET GAME with Dr Aoife Hennessy
Waterford Institute of Technology Cork Road, WaterfordAudience: 1st / 2nd year Secondary. The Set Game with WIT Mathematics Lecturer Dr Aoife Hennessy. An exciting workshop revolves around a challenging and enjoyable card game with a rich mathematical structure. In this hands-on workshop participants will explore the combinatorial links that arise through this challenging game. Throughout the game they will strengthen their
Colin Wight: The Science of juggling
National University of Ireland GalwayAudience: Post Primary junior cycle. Juggling has fascinated people for centuries. Seemingly oblivious to gravity, the skilled practitioner will keep several objects in the air at one time, and weave complex patterns that seem to defy analysis. In this talk the speaker demonstrates a selection of the patterns and skills of juggling while at the
Planting the seeds with Mark Saul
Queens University Belfast Peter Frogatt Centre, BelfastAudience: Secondary up to GCSE PLANTING THE SEEDS: How early mathematical learning grows into deep understanding with Mark Saul, Ph.D., Executive Director, Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival We who teach mathematics are very fortunate. We can take advantage of a certain unity to the field. Early steps in arithmetic and geometry can lead to insights that
Planting the Seeds with Mark Saul
Queens University Belfast Peter Frogatt Centre, BelfastAudience: Post Primary junior cycle. PLANTING THE SEEDS: How early mathematical learning grows into deep understanding with Mark Saul, Ph.D., Executive Director, Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival We who teach mathematics are very fortunate. We can take advantage of a certain unity to the field. Early steps in arithmetic and geometry can lead to insights that
Living Maths with Bobby Seagull
ONLINE EventAudience: Age 12-15; 1st-3rd Year (ROI); Y9-Y11 (NI) For Bobby, maths was instrumental in unlocking the secrets of everyday life from understanding the randomness of football results, to organising his time and his choice of music. Using stories from his own life, Bobby brings his infectious enthusiasm to everything from the right number of friends
Every Day Counts
ONLINE EventAudience: Secondary junior cycle The score at the game, phoning a friend, setting your alarm, tracking your steps, baking a cake…numbers are all around us! Most of us use maths a great deal more than we realise, many hours a day, every day a year. Join us as we explore real world maths, with real
Poem Competition: Write a pi-ku!
A pi-ku is a poem that takes the form of a haiku, but uses the digits of pi (3.14159...) instead of the usual 5-7-5 pattern. You can use the digits of pi as the number of letters, syllables, or words per line. Your pi-ku should be about the magic of maths! Deadline for
Use Your Maths Eyes to Create a Maths Eyes Poster (Primary & Secondary) (Competition)
Maths Week in collaboration between with TU Dublin and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and Dublin West Education Centre are running a special Have you got Maths Eyes Poster competition for schools Create a Maths Eyes style poster using a photograph taken in your local area and add
The Rediscovery Centre’s CSI Maths Workshop x3: Rathfarnham (Secondary School) (Private Event)
Sancta Maria College Sancta Maria College, Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Dublin, LeinsterTimes (per workshop): 9:00 - 10:30, 11:15 - 12:45, 14:00 - 15:30 Expected Attendance: 30 at each workshop CSI Maths Workshop: Presents the maths curriculum strands to students in a fun and interactive way. The workshop allows students to engage with numbers, shapes and concepts, and to practice math skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and
Maths Magic with Andrew Jeffrey (Year 9 & Year 10/Secondary 1st & 2nd Year)
SETU Waterford SETU Waterford, Cork Road, Waterford, Waterford, MunsterAndrew Jeffrey – the Mathemagician – brings a highly interactive and engaging show, which has an emphasis on motivating students and building their confidence in maths. Andrew is a teacher, former vice-principal, magician, and keynote speaker. Described as a mathematical evangelist, he is the author of several books including ‘Be A Wizard With Numbers’, ‘Magic
Maths Puzzles with Mr Shane Dowdall (DGS Students)
Dundalk Grammar SchoolThis event is invite only.
Maths Magic with Andrew Jeffrey (Year 9 & Year 10/Secondary 1st & 2nd Year)
SETU CarlowAndrew Jeffrey, aka The Mathemagician, is a teacher, lecturer, magician, and keynote speaker and has been described as a mathematical evangelist. He is the author of several books, including 'Be A Wizard With Numbers', 'Magic for Kids', '100 Top Tips for Top Maths Teachers', 'Top 20 Maths Displays', and the brand new 'Cool, Calm and
Maths Talk with Guest Speaker Professor Colm Mulcahy (DGS Secondary School)
Dundalk Grammar SchoolThis event is invite only.
Careers in Maths and Data Science Dr Jack Mc Donnell (Inver College)
Inver College Inver College, Cloghvally Upper, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, UlsterThis event is invite only.
Careers in Maths and Data Science Dr Jack Mc Donnell (Inver College)
Inver College Inver College, Cloghvally Upper, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, UlsterThis event is invite only.