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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Free Online General public Family
Using Magic in the Secondary Maths Classroom
ONLINE EventIn this session, former teacher and inspector Andrew Jeffrey will share his favourite, magical moments to use in a secondary maths classroom. You will learn tricks to amaze and engage your students, covering such topics as probability, Algebra and Fibonacci. All of these have been tried and tested in secondary classrooms. Join using the below
Maths Week Mega Quiz with Franz Schlindwein
ONLINE EventJoin Franz Schlindwein for the Maths Week Mega Quiz. This transition event, in which more than 3000 pupils participated last year, is specially designed for pupils in the last year of Primary and the first year of Secondary schools. During this highly visual maths quiz, delivered live via Zoom, each class works together and submits
Maths V Sport with Thomas Crawford
ONLINE EventHow do you take the perfect penalty? What is the limit of human endurance? Where is the best place to attempt a world record? Maths has all of the answers and I’ll be telling you how to use it to be better at sport (results may vary). Audience: TY 5th-6th Year (ROI); Y12-Y14 (NI) Register your class
Maths Careers Panel
ONLINE EventCareers event showcasing the many careers involving maths, moderated by Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin. Audience: TY-6th Year (ROI); Y12-Y14 (NI) Register your class here.
Hamilton Walk (The general public, second level students and staff, third level students and staff.)
Dunsink Observatory Castleknock, Dublin 15Title: Hamilton walk. Booking is essential with Fiacre Ó Cairbre at (01) 8223880 When: October 16 at 1 p.m. Where: Dunsink Observatory, Dublin 15. Audience: The general public, second level students and staff, third level students and staff. Description: The walk commemorates Hamilton's famous creation of a strange new number system, called Quaternions, on the banks of the
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 Magic Through Spanish! (Post-Primary)
Dublin Secondary SchoolsWith the support from the Cervantes Institute Dublin, Maths Week Ireland is pleased two secondary schools in Dublin the chance to have Dr Fernando Blasco to present his Maths Magic Show show in their school to pupils studying Spanish. The show will be in Spanish. Schools should bring more than 1 class together for this event.
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
Living Maths with Bobby Seagull (Junior Secondary)
Gate Theatre, Parnell SquareMaths Week Ireland is pleased to offer a free event for schools and delighted to present Bobby Seagull at the Gate theatre for a fun filled event to motivate and inspire your students. This event is for 1-3 year pupils. Booking link is below. For Bobby, maths was instrumental in unlocking the secrets of everyday
Maths Talk with Guest Speaker Professor Colm Mulcahy (DGS Secondary School)
Dundalk Grammar SchoolThis event is invite only.
Maths Week Scavenger Hunt (Year 11 & Transition Year Students)
ONLINE EventCalling all Year 11 and Transition Year Classes. Friday 21 October 2022, 10.00am Join the Maths week team for a fun, collaborative and energetic scavenger hunt that will have you competing with other schools. The challenges are designed to accommodate all abilities and creativity is highly recommended. All you need is 1 mobile phone for
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.
The maths of Juggling | Post-Primary
Dominican College, Porstewart 2 Strand Road,, Portstewart, Co. DerryJuggling has fascinated people for centuries. Seemingly oblivious to gravity, Colin Wright will keep several objects in the air at one time, and weave complex patterns that seem to defy analysis.
Towards a New National Numeracy Strategy: Lessons from the literature – Dr Lorraine Harbison | Teachers
ONLINE EventIn this webinar, Dr Lorraine Harbison will share lessons from the literature on effective ways to develop and assess critical numeracy skills. She will also offer practical guidance and ideas applicable across all educational levels, from early years to post-primary.
The Shape of Escape: The maths of Crowd Behaviour | Post Primary
ONLINE EventDr Aoife Hunt is a leading specialist in people movement and emergency planning. She has 15 years’ experience in the research and simulation of human behaviour and completed an award-winning PhD in evacuation modelling.
The Maths of Juggling! With Colin Wright | Post Primary schools
Queens University Belfast Peter Frogatt Centre, BelfastColin Wright brings his spectacular juggling show to Queens University Belfast. 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