Overview

The day, which is being run in conjunction with the University of Plymouth, will consist of a number of hands-on interactive workshops on a variety of mathematical topics.

During the day students will have the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops which could include Cryptography, Geometry, Dimensional Analysis and computer programming and many more.

Aims

• To have fun working on unusual maths problems and learning about new areas of mathematics
• To offer students a taste of mathematics beyond GCSE
• To encourage students to take maths, further maths A levels, or Core maths
• To provide information about maths courses available post-16

Who will benefit from attending?

The event is aimed at those students who would benefit from studying level 3 mathematics after GCSE, though you may want to consider other students within your school or college. It will inform students about their options for studying mathematics after GCSE. No knowledge of mathematics beyond that expected at Year 10 will be assumed, challenge is provided via the context.

This day is suitable for any Year 10 students who may study maths beyond GCSE, especially those who may be undecided.

The aim of the day is to provide your Year 10 students with a taste of mathematics beyond GCSE and at University with the hope that it will encourage them to consider mathematics post 16. The workshops are designed to be accessible and will be challenging as well as enjoyable!

We encourage you to bring at least as many girls as boys.

Other information

The students will be allocated to the different workshops to enable a hands on interactive experience. 

You are invited to bring a group of Year 10 students to this event; the group will need to be accompanied by an adult/adults from school who will be responsible for them during the day.

We are initially limiting numbers to 30 per school which will enable you to bring a whole class. However, it is anticipated that this day will be oversubscribed; please be realistic as to how many students you are hoping to bring and ensure that you communicate with us should it turn out to be less so we can offer places to other schools.

Students must be accompanied by a teacher from their school who will remain responsible for them at all times.

Students should bring their own packed lunch.

This event is also being advertised by Plymouth University's Jenny Sharp.

Please note that this event will be occuring on three consecutive days:

• Monday 16th December
• Tuesday 17th December
• Wednesday 18th December

When you apply, you will get the option to select which day(s) work best for you.

Eligibility

Key facts

• Reference:#13177
• Audience:Students
• Target year:Year 10
• Curriculum focus:11-16 Maths
• Mathematical focus:Pure, Problem solving, Discrete/decision maths
• Format:Face-to-face
• Duration:5 hours
• Region:South West
• Venue:Plymouth University
  Drake Circus
  Plymouth
  Devon
  PL4 8AA
• Start date:16 Dec 2024
• Course times:09:30 - 15:00
• Fee:This event is free.
• TSMA subsidy:Up to £100 travel bursary is available to attend an AMSP enrichment event for groups of students aged 11-16 at a university or other multi-school event.