Mathstastic makes maths fun and shows that there is much more to maths than arithmetic.

Our popular Mathstastic programme returns in Summer term 2012 with activities for KS2 and KS3 students and their teachers.

Each two-hour Mathstastic session engages students with mathematics using live demonstrations, hands-on activities, teamwork and a good dose of fun. Pupils find out about the maths all around them on our outdoor trails and explore the maths behind both classic and new puzzles and games in our Mathstastic circus. 

Pupils also experience one of our Mathstastic shows, which use plenty of audience participation to help solve maths challenges and puzzles. For KS2 pupils the 0.07 Maths Spy Show demonstrates the maths needed to be a successful spy and gives our science explainers a chance to demonstrate some surprising maths tricks. KS3 students take part in our Maths Challenge Show, which pits class members against each other in interactive challenges across different areas of mathematics.

Mathstastic sessions:

16 May - 1 June 2012: Year 7 and 8 students

12 - 29 June 2012: Year 5 and 6 pupils  

Sessions cost £5.00 per pupil and are designed to accommodate a single school class, but we can run the activities for two groups in parallel and both morning and afternoon sessions are available.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information about our Maths activities, please call the Education team on (0191) 243 8211 or e-mail education@life.org.uk