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Maths in the Round at City Hall

City Hall Dame Street, Dublin 2

Audience: Primary Fifth and Sixth The Maths Week crew will be teaming up with a host of international presenters for a special live pop-up maths event in Dublin City Hall this Maths Week. We will have shows and activities for fifth and sixth class pupils featuring Paco Gomez, the Maths Museum of Catalonia, Douglas Buchanan,

Free

Problem Solving at Mary Immaculate

Mary Immaculate College Limerick S Circular Rd, Courtbrack, , Limerick

Audience: Primary 5-6th class. This  workshop explores the world of mathematics through a variety of different puzzles and problem solving activities. The workshop will be for 5-6th class pupils delivered by third year B. Ed students here at Mary Immaculate College. Audience: Primary 5-6th class Date: Friday the 18th October 2019 Time: 9am to 11am

Free

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

Maths Magic with Andrew Jeffrey (Primary 5th & 6th Class/Year 7 & Year 8)

SETU Waterford SETU Waterford, Cork Road, Waterford, Waterford, Munster

Andrew 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

The Rediscovery Centre’s Maths Detectives Workshop: Athy (Primary School) (Private Event)

Athy Library Athy Library, Convent Ln, Athy, Co. Kildare, Athy, Leinster

Maths Detective Workshop: Presents the five curriculum strands (numbers, algebra, shapes and space, measures and data) to students in a fun and interactive way while practicing maths skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and crime! The activities are linked to the primary maths curriculum. Is this event private or public?: PrivateIs advance booking required? YesIs there

The Rediscovery Centre’s Maths Detectives Workshop: Kildare (Primary School) (Private Event)

Kildare Town Library Kildare Town Library, Claregate St, Kildare, Kildare, Leinster

Maths Detective Workshop: Presents the five curriculum strands (numbers, algebra, shapes and space, measures and data) to students in a fun and interactive way while practicing maths skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and crime! The activities are linked to the primary maths curriculum. Is this event private or public?: PrivateIs advance booking required? YesIs there

Using Maths to Win at Games: An Interactive Workshop with Dr. Kieran Murphy (Year 6 – Year 8/4th – 6th class)

SETU

This fun and interactive workshop run by maths lecturer Kieran Murphy explores the ideas behind combinatorial games – games where two players take turns trying to outsmart each other (Nim, Take-Away Game, The Poisoned Chocolate Game). Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals behind such games before students can try out their own strategies to

Maths Magic with Andrew Jeffrey (Primary 5th & 6th Class/Year 7 & Year 8)

SETU Carlow

Andrew 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

Explorers: Unplugged Coding (Online Event)(Ages 7 – 12)

ONLINE Event

Experience the world of coding without a computer in this fun, practical hands-on STEAM workshop for Maths Week! Building on EPIC’s Computer Science History-at-home pack and suitable for complete beginners, this workshop will utilise cross-curricular learning to bring coding to life beyond the computer. Taking part in basic art, maths and storytelling exercises, students will

€50

The Rediscovery Centre’s Maths Detectives Workshop: Naas (Primary School) (Private Event)

Naas Community Library Naas Community Library, Harbour View, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, Naas, Leinster

Maths Detective Workshop: Presents the five curriculum strands (numbers, algebra, shapes and space, measures and data) to students in a fun and interactive way while practicing maths skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and crime! The activities are linked to the primary maths curriculum. Is this event private or public?: PrivateIs advance booking required? YesIs there

The Rediscovery Centre’s Maths Detectives Workshop x2: Dublin (Primary School) (Private Event)

St Mary's National School St Mary's National School, Saggart, Co Dublin, Dublin, Leinster

Times: 9:30 – 11:00 and  11:30 -13:00 Expected Attendance: 30 Students Maths Detective Workshop: Presents the five curriculum strands (numbers, algebra, shapes and space, measures and data) to students in a fun and interactive way while practicing maths skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and crime! The activities are linked to the primary maths curriculum.  

Explorers: Unplugged Coding (Onsite Event)(Ages 7 – 12)

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, Dublin, Leinster

Experience the world of coding without a computer in this fun, practical hands-on STEAM workshop for Maths Week! Building on EPIC’s Computer Science History-at-home pack and suitable for complete beginners, this workshop will utilise cross-curricular learning to bring coding to life beyond the computer. Taking part in basic art, maths and storytelling exercises, students will

€6.50

The Rediscovery Centre’s Maths Detectives Workshop: Newbridge (Primary School) (Private Event)

Newbridge Library Newbridge Library, Athgarvan Rd, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Newbridge, Leinster

Maths Detective Workshop: Presents the five curriculum strands (numbers, algebra, shapes and space, measures and data) to students in a fun and interactive way while practicing maths skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and crime! The activities are linked to the primary maths curriculum. Is this event private or public?: PrivateIs advance booking required? YesIs there

The Rediscovery Centre’s Maths Detectives Workshop: Leixlip (Primary School) (Private Event)

Leixlip Library Leixlip Library, Captain's Hill, Newtown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Leixlip, Leinster

Maths Detective Workshop: Presents the five curriculum strands (numbers, algebra, shapes and space, measures and data) to students in a fun and interactive way while practicing maths skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and crime! The activities are linked to the primary maths curriculum. Is this event private or public?: PrivateIs advance booking required? YesIs there

The Rediscovery Centre’s Maths Detectives Workshop: Maynooth (Primary School) (Private Event)

Maynooth Community Library Maynooth Community Library; Main St, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Maynooth, Leinster

Maths Detective Workshop: Presents the five curriculum strands (numbers, algebra, shapes and space, measures and data) to students in a fun and interactive way while practicing maths skills to solve mysteries, puzzles, and crime! The activities are linked to the primary maths curriculum. Is this event private or public?: PrivateIs advance booking required? YesIs there

IZAK9 LIVE | Audience: 5th, 6th(ROI) and Primary 6, 7(NI)

ONLINE Event

IZAK9 LIVE is a maths extravaganza where IZAK9 Users work in teams to solve tasks and problems facilitated live by the Mathsweek and IZAK9 Maths teams. The online facilitation connects thousands of pupils while they complete these tasks, all of which are challenging, rewarding and great fun. If you have Izak9 cubes, simply bring the box(es)

Free

Maths Week TV Mega Quiz with Franz Schlindwein | 5th class-1st year (ROI); P6 – Y8 (NI)

ONLINE Event

Where pupils in their own class, collaborate to work as one team, competing against hundreds of other classes from across the country. Last year we had more than 20,000 pupils participate in the Maths Week Mini and Mega Quiz events, simultaneously. The questions nurture collaboration and communication between classmates and as they are posed by video and not in written form, encourage all pupils to become actively involved. They are great fun too!

Free

Maths Magic with Andrew Jeffrey | Primary 5th – 6th Class

The Helix DCU, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9

Join Andrew Jeffrey, aka The Mathemagician, for the Maths and Magic event at the helix for primary children 5th and 6th class. He is a teacher, lecturer, magician, and keynote speaker and has been described as a mathematical evangelist. A former vice-principal, Andrew travels Europe inspiring and entertaining teachers and students alike with his Magic of Maths shows.

Free