Audience: Senior infants; 3rd Class; 5th Class; 6th Class. Dr. Fernando Blasco is a mathematician and lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, interested in recreational maths and magic. He uses magic to introduce the public to topics such as prime numbers, knot theory, sudoku, topology, number systems, mind games, calendars or quick calculations. He
Audience: TY and senior Cycle Secondary school. Isaac Newton was arguably the foremost mathematician of his time and one of the greatest scientists of all time. In this presentation, we will explore how he applied mathematics to help explain motion and gravity. These laws, dating from 1687, established the bedrock for our understanding of the
Audience: Age group: 4th &/ 5th Class pupils. Stranmillis University College Belfast is pleased to host maths workshops led by maths educator Douglas Buchanan for Maths Week 2019. These one-hour long workshops are intended for Fourth and Fifth Class primary school pupils. Dougs workshops give participants the opportunity to solve various puzzles working in pairs
Audience: Post Primary schools. Colin Wright brings his spectacular juggling show to the University of Limerick as part of the Maths Week 2019 festival. 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
Audience: Public. The Maths of Climate Change and Weather Forecasting – Dr Alan Hally, with introduction from Evelyn Cusack Met Éireann. Climate change poses a threat to human lives, livelihoods and lifestyles across the globe. The scientific community are in agreement that it is taking place and that human activity is responsible. Scientists make predictions
Audience: Primary. Dundalk IT is pleased to host maths workshops led by maths educator Douglas Buchanan for Maths Week 2019. These one-hour long workshops are intended for primary school pupils. Dougs workshops give participants the opportunity to solve various puzzles working in pairs or small groups. It gives them the chance to collaborate and also
Audience: Maths Educators. Sheelagh Clowry, Numeracy Trainer, delivers tips for teaching algebra and statistics Date: Tuesday 15th October 2019 Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm lunch at 1:00pm Venue: Adult Learning Service King Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth Booking: Please fill in the BOOKING FORM and email it to info@nala.ie
Audience: TY and senior Cycle Secondary school. 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
Audience: Primary Fourth, Fifth and Sixth. The Maths Week crew will be teaming up with NRICH 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 Alison Kiddle of NRICH. In this workshop, Alison takes students on a voyage
Audience: Primary 5th + 6th Class, Post Primary 1st + 2nd Year. 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
