Primary School Maths Challenge

An annual event for primary school children, who take part in afternoons featuring Maths puzzles designed to stimulate problem solving and enjoyment of Maths.

Aims

To encourage pupils to see Maths as something fun and logical outside the constraints of the curriculum.

Resources

Questions, resources such as dice, paper, pens, flags, tape, etc. for the challenges (varies year on year), staff and pupil time.

Impact

The imapct of this project is assessed through feedback from the pupils themselves and their teachers and parents.

Pupil Involvement

Involves external pupils aged 9 to 11 and MCS Sixth Form students.

Frequency

This event occurs annually.