Maths Fest 2023
Hand-crafted by stand-up mathematician Matt Parker and maths author Rob Eastaway, Maths Fest is an all-day extravaganza for sixth-form students (and maths-keen KS4) to celebrate and be inspired by mathematics.
Maths Fest 2023 will feature some of the best maths speakers in the UK talking about their favourite bits of maths, and will celebrate maths as an exciting, useful and rewarding subject. A fantastic day out for upper secondary mathematics students, certain to leave them motivated and excited to learn more maths!
Speakers for 2023 are listed below (more to be announced):
- Matt Parker: Top YouTuber and Standup Mathematician
- James Grime: Internet Maths Phenomenon
- Yolanda Ohene: Neuroimaging Scientist and Speaker
- Nicole Cozens: Maths Teacher and Exam Expert
- Rob Eastaway: Puzzle Expert and Best-Selling Author
- Tom Crawford: Maths Tutor and YouTuber
- Zoe Griffiths: Top Maths Speaker
- Sammie Buzzard: Glaciologist and Climate Scientist
- Colin Wright: Mathematician, Juggler and Communicator
Maths Slam: As in previous years, we will once again run the Maths Slam where students will be able to represent their school and present a maths concept from the stage in under three minutes.
99 Good News Developments in 2021
If you want to give your pupils something other than bad news to think about and research into, Future Crunch have put together a list of 99 great developments from the realms of technology, the environment, animals, human development and lots more right here.
Futrue Crunch describe their mission as:
"We’re a think tank with a simple mission: to discover what’s happening on the cutting edge of science and technology and to seek out and tell stories of human progress. It’s about giving people the knowledge and power they need to stay ahead as we move into a new era." (Time Out interview)
Have a look at their website for yourself and see if there's anything there to lift your pupil's spirits in these difficult times.
Safer Internet Day 8th February 2022
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people, and to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively.
Safer Internet Day 2022 is on 8th February and will be celebrated with the theme ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’.
They have loads of resources for teachers on their website, including lesson plans, articles and teaching resources. They also have resources and information/guidance targetted at everyone from parents to social workers here.
Barefood Computing has also produced some free resources for the day aimed at primary school children. Their website is well worth a visit for free primary IT teaching/learning resources and training.
MathsFest 2022 Live Online Sixth Form Event - FREE/£120
Maths Fest is an all-day extravaganza for sixth-form students (and maths-keen KS4) to celebrate and be inspired by mathematics.
Hand-crafted by stand-up mathematician Matt Parker and maths author Rob Eastaway, Maths Fest is coming back in 2022 to excite students and maths teachers.
Maths Fest 2022 will feature some of the best maths speakers in the UK talking about their favourite bits of maths, and will celebrate maths as an exciting, useful and rewarding subject. A fantastic day out for upper secondary mathematics students, certain to leave them motivated and excited to learn more maths!
Flyer: Click here to view
Speakers for 2022 will be:
- Matt Parker: Top YouTuber and Standup Mathematician
- James Grime: Internet Maths Phenomenon
- Jen Rogers: Leading Statistician
- Nicole Cozens: Maths Teacher and Exam Expert
- Rob Eastaway: Puzzle expert and author
- Aoife Hunt: Mathematical modeller specialising in human movement
- Ben Sparks: Numberphile star and musician
FREE WEBINAR Developing Metacognitive Learners to 'Build Back Better'
Here are some details of a free webinar by Thinking Matters, an effective learning organisation we are developing links with...
FREE WEBINAR
Developing Metacognitive Learners
to 'Build Back Better'
Tuesday 27th April 4.00 - 4.30 pm
or
Thursday 06th May 4.00 - 4.30 pm
Politicians would have us believe that longer school days, shorter holidays and intense tutoring will solve the difficulties of the pandemic’s disadvantaged learners. Research suggests there are more effective ways to build back better.
Designed for MAT, School and Teaching & Learning Leaders this webinar will explore:
→ The research: What works when it comes to pupil’s making progress and how that aligns with pupil wellbeing.
→ How this research can be developed as community practice through:
- Developing a clear vision
- Building and empowering a Drive Team
- Developing a shared language
→ How to turn this research into classroom practice by:
- Selecting tools, strategies and building routines
Tues 27th April: Panelists: Rose Cope, Headteacher, Hornbeam Primary School & Katie Robbins, Thinking Skills, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. Host: Alisdair Wade, Thinking Matters.
Thurs 06th May: Panelists: Lyndsey Watkins, Headteacher Millbrook Primary School & Katie Robbins, Thinking Skills, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. Host: Paul Tyack, Thinking Matters.