Year 10 Maths Feast 2019
Newcastle upon Tyne
Overview
Maths Feast is a fun educational challenge for Year 10 students which tests problem-solving and teamwork skills. Teams of four students will test their maths skills with our all-you-can-eat feast of problems!
There are several rounds requiring different skills and strategies for success. Each event takes between two and three hours, and awards will be given for good teamwork and for the winning team of each round.
Aims
- Improve problem-solving skills using recreational maths
- Improve teamwork and communication skills
Who will benefit from attending?
Maths Feast is open to all Year 10 students who want to improve their mathematical and teamwork skills.
Content
What's on the menu? Well that would be telling...
We change the format and content of Maths Feast every year to keep the challenge exciting. However, we promise that content will be familiar or accessible to most Year 10s and could include both recreational and more traditional maths problems.
Materials and Equipment
Calculators and equipment such as rulers and protractors are not permitted - this competition is based on your brain power alone!
Other Information
There are no heats or finals, so participants can take materials back to their schools and use them to enrich learning in the classroom.
Student reviews for previous servings of Maths Feast:
"The best round was the relay, I enjoyed the pace and structure of it!"
"Four in a row was fun and fast paced. Had to work together and rely on teammates."
"All the rounds were enjoyable and challenging."
Eligibility
Year 10 students only, organised into groups of four. Each team must be accompanied by a teacher or teaching assistant. Schools entering multiple teams must bring one responsible adult per team; however, in the case of the additional teams, this could be sixth former.
Key Facts
Event ref:
#4514
Audience:
Students
Target year:
Year 10
Curriculum focus:
11-16 maths
Mathematical focus:
Problem solving
Event format:
Enrichment
Event length:
3 hours
Region:
North East
Venue:
Northumbria University,
The Hedley Suite,
Sandyford Building,
2 Sandyford Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 8ST
Date:
Thu 28th Feb 2019
Course times:
13:00 - 16:00
Fee:
Free
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Maths Feast team
[email protected]
01225 716492