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Maths

image_17comp.jpgThe Maths Factory is a travelling mathematics program that delivers engaging and educational maths activities to both metropolitan and regional middle school students (Years 4-9) across Western Australia.

Using puzzles, full body mazes, maths problems and conundrums from famous mathematicians, students use a range of problem solving skills and learn how maths is involved in our daily lives.

Maths Factory activities will assist teachers to achieve many outcomes in the Curriculum Framework. The program will focus on both the Appreciating Mathematics and Working Mathematically learning areas in particular.

We will provide a positive, exciting and challenging environment for students to discover different areas of the mathematics curriculum.

Program details

image_18comp.jpgA Maths visit can include a combination of 3 different programs:

Maths Show (15 minutes)
An exciting mix of interaction, explanation and demonstrations. The show focuses on maths in everyday life and the concept of working mathematically without the use of numbers. We offer different shows for primary and secondary audiences.

Large Puzzles (45 minutes)
A range of big, colourful, full body maths activities such as mazes, floor puzzles and maths games covering various learning areas and providing an exciting way for students to learn and practise maths.  

Hands-on Exhibits
Display a variety of maths concepts and the history behind them such as Pascal's Triangle, Tower of Hanoi and Chaos Theory. Students then participate in activities in relation to each exhibit which allows them to explore each concept. Hands-on exhibits are included with the large puzzle component.

Small Puzzles (30 minutes)
Lots of different maths puzzles and problems arrange into different learning areas and difficulty levels, allowing students with different mathematical abilities to find activities that are both interesting and challenging. Students work on these puzzles in pairs. 

Please click on the following PDF for more information pdf Maths Factory 63.23 Kb

If you have any enquiries about the Maths program, please contact.

Scitech Outreach
Ph:       (08) 9215 0741
Fax:      (08) 9321 8500
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For information on other areas of mathematics education in Western Australia, including professional development, follow the link to the Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) website.

 

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