Maths Magic
My maths magic shows focus on numeracy skills and strategies for mental arithmetic. I include tricks to cover repeating patterns, finding the difference, estimating, 2D/3D shapes, times tables and partitioning amongst other topics.
My maths workshops are ideal for KS2. Here the children learn a number of amazing mathematical tricks and how to present them to an audience, whilst gaining confidence with mental arithmetic.
For KS1
The KS1 and Foundation shows include magic tricks where maths concepts and vocabulary are explored, such as ‘finding the difference’ repeating patterns, sensible guessing, 2d and 3d shapes,counting in 2s 5s 10s, working at the appropriate level for their ages.
For KS2
Many of the tricks featured in the KS2 shows use maths skills such as knowing ones times tables and partitioning to work, and cover topics such as subtracting 2 digit numbers, place holding, square numbers and mean averages amongst others . The workshops are an opportunity for the children to learn some of the maths tricks presented in the show whilst practicing these skills.
A mix of the two
By far the most popular format is a day of shows and workshops, usually the full range of shows for all, followed by workshops for Yrs 5/6. Of course there are many options and a package can be prepared to suit your school.
New for 2010
A day of maths shows/workshops followed by a 60 min after school twilight session. The most popular option for this flexible format is one where parents are invited to join the pupils for the after school workshop.
An alternative is a session just for teachers where they learn a number of conjuring skills useful for presenting magic tricks to class whilst exploring maths concepts with the children.
More information for teachers
Details of prices, example timetables, previous customers, teacher resources and much more are available to view.
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Thank you notes
“I just wanted to thank you for coming to our school and being so inspirational. The children absolutely enjoyed every moment with you and many adults too, were keen to try out some of your ideas.” Rachel Newman, North Leigh Primary School Oxon June 2010
“I arrived back at school today and there was a huge buzz from pupils and teachers alike about your maths magic. Everyone absolutely loved it. The Head went as far to say that it was one of the best visits that we have had since she has been at the school.” Jon Smith, St Lawrence CE Junior School East Moseley Surrey May 2010
“It was super to have content pitched so well at all the different primary age groups as well as having the adults in stitches on a regular basis.:)I sincerely look forward to booking your Maths shows again next year.” Clare Selby, St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School High Wycombe Buckinghamshire March 2010
