The journey through the presentations takes the young mathematicians to the world of puzzling. The mixture of activities brings about predictability. Surprise, wonderment and the feeling of self-satisfaction. Doug’s presentations give participants the opportunity to solve various puzzles working in pairs or small groups. It gives them the chance to collaborate and also allows them
The Maggie Gough Competition will be held online during Maths Week 16th – 20th October, 2023. The competition is an online Multiple Choice quiz for Second Year, TY/Fifth Year students only. Each student will need a computer or portable device with internet access to complete their entry. Teachers must supervise students to ensure that the competition is done under exam
The Munster Maths and Science fair takes place on Sunday the 15th of October at the Mallow GAA Sports Complex from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for the whole family to learn about Maths and Science!
Join us from 12 – 4 pm on Saturday 14th October for Maths in the city. The Maths Week team will be taking their live pop-up maths exhibit to the streets of Dublin this Maths Week. We will have shows and activities for all the family at the Bank of Ireland Plaza on College Green
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)
Following on from the success of The Maths Week Olympiad over the past few years, we are delighted to once again team up with Steve Sherman of Living Maths in South Africa to bring The Maths Week Olympiad to school across the island this year. The Maths Week Olympiad is an innovative event, whose primary
Freckle is a new Maths product from the Accelerated Reader company and is designed along the same lines. It is an online resource which gives a baseline test initially which establishes the students’ strengths and weaknesses in Maths. The programme then provides personalized support material in areas required and this is done in a fun
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) to your classroom,
Tipperary Museum has developed a maths trail for students as a way of exploring the Museum exhibitions as well as putting into practice what they have learnt in the maths curriculum. Pupils do not need to be in the Museum to do this trail but any school group wishing to visit the Museum are welcome
A TeachMeet is an organised but informal meeting for practitioners and teachers to share good practice, practical innovations and personal insights. We see the Teachmeet format as a powerful way of sharing practice and engaging in conversations about teaching and learning. Promoting problem solving in Place Value through maths talk and modelling Caitriona Wynne, Talbot
