Using technology in the numeracy classroom and problem-solving in numeracy

Audience: Maths Educators. Mark Prendergast, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University College Cork delivers a workshop on Using technology in the numeracy classroom and problem-solving in numeracy (Level 3) Date: Wednesday 16th October 2019 Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm lunch at 1:15pm Venue: Tipperary ETB Adult and Further Education Centre, Barracks Campus, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Booking: Please

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Colin Wright: the Maths of Juggling

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

2019-10-01T12:34:40+00:00October 16th, 2019|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , , |

Maths Museum of Catalonia at Blackrock Castle Observatory

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.

2019-09-12T10:15:35+00:00October 16th, 2019|Tags: , , , |

Maths and your Brain!

Audience: Primary upper cycle. Our brains have evolved to do maths and we are all natural mathematicians. Join psychologist James Soper to learn what maths tells us about our brains and how we can make our brains better at maths. Date: Wednesday 16th October 2019 Times: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Emo National School, Emo, Portlaoise,

Andrew Jeffrey – the Mathemagician at Trinity College Dublin

Audience: TY, senior secondary. 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

2019-10-02T16:13:25+00:00October 16th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , |

Murderous Maths with Kjartan Poskitt

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

2019-09-19T14:47:01+00:00October 16th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The Maths and Art of Celtic Knots

Audience: Transition Year, Secondary Senior Cycle. Explore maths and art together in this exciting workshop, brought to you from the House of Maths and Computer Science, Lyons. This interactive workshop explores the use of maths and symmetry in the decorative art on the Ardagh Chalice and wonderful illustrations of the Book of Kells and opens

2019-09-26T13:54:44+00:00October 16th, 2019|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , , , |

Maths Museum of Catalonia at Blackrock Castle Observatory

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.

2019-09-12T09:50:10+00:00October 16th, 2019|Tags: , , |

Colin Wright: the Maths of Juggling

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

2019-10-01T11:41:04+00:00October 16th, 2019|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , , |
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