Mathematics

Mathematics, or numeracy, is a subject which children often either grasp quickly or else find rather difficult to get their head around.

One key step in teaching numeracy is to help the students develop an understanding about why they need to learn about Mathematics - using real-world examples - and how being able to work with numbers can help them so much in their every day lives. At an older age focus can be placed on the necessity for good Maths qualifications, and even how they can help you access some really 'cool' professions like architecture, computer engineering or space science. Once you have a class of enthusiastic pupils who actually understand how Mathematics relates to the world in which they live and want to learn how to do sums, handing out those worksheets full of fractions and decimal places will seem less of a struggle.

As with many other subjects, it is easier to inspire kids by taking them on a trip and allowing them to see numbers in action in the real world. This will hugely benefit their understanding of the subject and why it is so important that they learn what you are trying to teach them. So, if you are looking for a school trip with a numeracy or statistical focus to engage your pupils, we've got plenty of inspiration for you below.

Main organisations:

National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics

Mathematical Association

National Mathematics Partnership

Joint Mathematical Council

Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education

National STEM Centre

Primary Engineer

Inclusion: NASEN

Articles about Mathematics, Education and Trips on SchoolTripsAdvisor

Find out about how Countdown's Rachel Riley's hopes to communicate her love of Maths to young people HERE.

For a complete list of venues and providers who deliver specialist courses and activities for this subject see below:

Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium

Venue Type:

Maritime / Sea Life

Overall Rating:

Most of us think of “fish” when we hear the word aquarium, here in Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium we like to do things a little differently! We already have Penguins since 2011 and new for this year we have our new Creepy Crawly exhibit. Who knows what will come for our 20th year anniversary next year!!!

Oceanworld Aquarium is committed to conservation and preservation of all marine and freshwater systems and their unique flora and fauna through education and research support.

Gentoo Penguins

The Cut

Venue Type:

Environment Centres

Overall Rating:

Our visitor centre in the heart of Shrewsbury is a haven for wildlife in a uniquely accessible location. The walled wildlife garden is particularly suitable for groups of younger children and for older groups the centre makes a perfect base to explore the Reabrook Valley Local Nature Reserve. Toilets, disabled access, shop, refreshments, classroom, coach parking.

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