The team from the Maths Museum of Catalonia will deliver maths workshops on problem solving and puzzles to 5th and 6th class primary school pupils – run by retired maths teacher Guido Ramellini and a team of volunteers. The museum has a permanent exhibition of Mathematical Experiences and provides guided tours and workshops for school groups.
Audience: 5th /6th class primary (10 to 12 year olds) 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
Audience: Primary 5th and 6th class. Kjartan Poskitt, best-selling author of the Murderous Maths book series, brings his fun filled show to WIT in what promises to be a thrilling spectacle for primary fourth to sixth classes! Kjartan previously worked in TV where he wrote and presented for Anne Wood (creator of the Teletubbies) and
Audience: Primary 4th - 6th Class. A talk focusing on budgeting for Primary School Students with Dr Richard Burke, School of Business, WIT. This talk will introduce students to budgeting, and how to mind their money. The talk will examine the practice of budgeting and saving money. The concepts of foreign exchange and impulse buying
Audience: Suitable for Primary students (5th and 6th Class) Ken Farquhar is one of Britain’s leading STEM presenters, inspiring young people since 1995. His acclaimed maths show is designed to entertain and educate. The show is less sleight of hand and more dexterity in maths. Amazing magic tricks are performed and the maths revealed. Find out about card
Audience: Primary 5th and 6th Class. Dundalk IT Maths lecturer David O Keefe : Maths and Braille in St. Fursey’s primary school. Venue: St. Fursey's, Dundalk Date: Thursday 17th October 2019 Time: 10.00am – 11.30am Audience: Primary 5th and 6th Class Booking: By invitation only
Audience: 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 same time
The team from the Maths Museum of Catalonia will deliver maths workshops on problem solving and puzzles to 5th and 6th class primary school pupils – run by retired maths teacher Guido Ramellini and a team of volunteers. The museum has a permanent exhibition of Mathematical Experiences and provides guided tours and workshops for school groups.
Audience: Adults. Bright Club brings researchers and comedians together in an explosion of comedy, music, and ideas: a true variety night for lateral minds. This event will include an Irish Sign Language interpreter for all acts, and is running as part of Maths Week Ireland. Featuring performances by: Jim Elliott as headliner! Lucy Nyland Claire
Audience: Maths Educators. Sheelagh Clowry, Numeracy Trainer, delivers tips for teaching fractions and statistics Date: Wednesday 16th October 2019 Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm lunch at 1:30pm Venue: Carlow Adult Learning Centre, Tullow Road, Carlow, R93 R2P0 Booking: Please fill in the BOOKING FORM and email it to info@nala.ie
