This Brochure is an introduction to the outreach work of

This Brochure is an introduction to the outreach work of Tapton School through its use of the University of Liverpool’s Maths Fun Roadshow.

Contents

Introduction to The FunMaths Roadshow.. 3

What is the FunMaths Roadshow ……...... 4

How does it work? …………………………. 5

What space is needed?……………………. 6

The FunMaths Roadshow in action............ 7

Feedback and Comments………................ 9

What do the pupils do? ……………............ 10

Benefits of The FunMaths Roadshow……. 11

The Primary Model ………………............... 12

The Secondary Model….………….............. 13

Contact Details/Bookings…………………... 14

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The FunMaths Roadshow

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During our first five years as a hub for Liverpool University, Tapton has made well over 100 visits to schools in Sheffield and the surrounding area. Schools who were involved were highly impressed by the activities and students gave very positive responses.

You may have seen photographs on school notice boards, websites and prospectuses of students participating in the Roadshow across the city.

Tapton was the first school to become a hub and the venture has been so successful that Liverpool University has expanded the number of school hubs across the Country.

What is The FunMaths Roadshow?

Created in 1998 to celebrate the centenary of the Liverpool Mathematical Society, owned and licensed by the LivMS, the FunMaths Roadshow is a pupil-centred resource, suitable for all year groups and abilities from Year 2 to Year 13.

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Box No Suitable for Years

-1 2

0 3-4

1 4-52 5-6

3 6-74 8

5 9

6 9-10

7 10-118 119 AS Level Maths10 A2 Level Maths11 Reality Maths*12 Reality Maths*

Tapton School is now your local link for the FunMaths Roadshow.

Hundreds of activities organised into 12 boxes for various age groups. All resources are provided.

* Reality Maths is functional maths for Y12, including non maths students.

How does it work?• Each box contains 25 activities covering a huge range of mathematics.

• All of the boxes have a wide spread of difficulty and so are suitable for all abilities.

• Every activity consists of an A3 baseboard and in most cases, pieces to manipulate.

• Each session lasts for between 45 and 75 minutes, a length suited to your pupils and school day.

• The pupils work in pairs or threes so that they can discuss their work.

• They may attempt any of the activities in any order.

•Staff are supplied with answers to the problems so they can check pupils’ work.

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What space is needed?

• A large hall, with enough two person tables laid out for about 60 A3 baseboards, and enough room for students to safely move between tables. An alternative to a standard, two person size table is two exam desks put together.

• Each session can handle up to 90 pupils, mainly in pairs, with a few students in groups of three.

• The pupils will only need a pencil.

• We will email you a template for a personalised certificate afterwards.

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The FunMaths Roadshow in Action

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The FunMaths Roadshow in Action

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Feedback and commentsFeedback from parents:“Both the children and myself really enjoyed this mornings maths games. Well done for bringing this kind of interest to the children’s maths work! “

“Fantastic way to learn – maintained children’s attention. Really enjoyed it! “

“It was really enjoyable to take part in this hands-on exercise with the children and to see them working together as a team and helping each other.”

Feedback from teachers:“Thank you for the wonderful Maths Roadshow this morning. My Y5 class really enjoyed the activity, especially the boys! The children enjoyed the shortness of the tasks, the challenge of trying to get them all done (impossible I’m sure!) and the chance to walk around with no restrictions on the noise level!”

“The Maths Roadshow was a great success and the children thoroughly enjoyed the morning. The problem solving activities covered a wide range of mathematical abilities and areas of the curriculum. The tasks were rich and varied and there was something for everyone! It was wonderful to see the children working together, helping and supporting one another.”

“The teachers and children really enjoyed it. There was something for everyone, it was fun, different and challenging for the children. The event was very well organised and ran smoothly.”

“We enjoyed a morning of fantastic practical maths today, as Simon’s Fun Maths Roadshow came to town. All the children from Y2-Y6 had the chance to work in pairs to solve a range of problems and logic puzzles. Simon was very impressed with how the children worked together and showed lots of determination in solving some really challenging questions. The tangrams and the 3D visualising were particular favourites!Well done everyone, and thank you Simon!”

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What do the Pupils Do?• The number of activities completed by a

pupil is not important, however on average pupils complete 8 - 12 activities in the session (considerably more if supported by older pupils).

• At the end of the session, the pupils complete a self evaluation looking at which activities they have enjoyed and which they have found challenging.

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Empowering Pupils- Older pupils can be brought in to act as additional staff.- The older pupils get a great sense of achievement from

this, and their maths benefits from having to explain things to the younger pupils.

- The younger pupils benefit from having the older pupils there as they can be easier to talk problems through with

than adults.

Community Links- This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen links

between primary and secondary schools.- Secondary school pupils can be taken to a feeder

primary to support the primary pupils.- Parents and governors can be encouraged to come in

to have a go at the activities alongside the pupils.

Gifted and Talented- The Roadshow also provides an opportunity for gifted and talented KS2 pupils to go to the secondary schools

to work alongside KS3 pupils on the Roadshow.

Benefits of The FunMaths Roadshow

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The Primary ModelSession 1: 9.15am to Break

Session 2: Break to 11.30am

Two Sessions during the morning

These can be adapted to fit your school on the morning.

At least half an hour is needed both at the beginning of the first session and at the end of the last session

in order to set out the boxes of resources and put them away at the end.

The session must be completed and packed away by 12 noon, as the member of staff from Tapton will be

teaching that afternoon.

Example Primary Roadshow:

Session 1 (9:15-10:15)60 Year 6 pupils and 30 Year 5 pupils, parents

invited to come in and have a go

Session 2 (10:30-11:30)30 Year 5 pupils and 60 Year 4 pupils

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The Secondary Model

• I will tailor the morning to fit closely with your timetable.

• Roadshow sessions can be expanded or contracted to fit lesson

lengths of between 45 and 75 minutes.

• Please ensure that the hall is free immediately before and after the

sessions for at least half an hour so that sufficient time is given to set up

and put the resources away

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Contact Details and Booking

Having run the FMR for three years at no cost, unfortunately, due to budgetary

constraints, we now need to charge you, if the FMR is to continue. The cost will be

£150.00 per booking

I am available for bookings throughout the school year on a first come, first served basis

– so get in quick as we do get booked up!Simon Wilks

To make a booking or simply for further information, please contact:

Jemma Gawthorpe at Tapton School, Sheffield

Phone 0114 267 1414 ext: 87001116or

Email: [email protected]