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 Maths 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

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