Overview
This event is a team competition for Y8 students from West Yorkshire. Schools are invited to bring either one or two teams of four students along to this event. Students will work on some fun and engaging problem solving questions in their teams.Aims
- To develop problem solving skills.
- To improve engagement.
- To inspire students to continue to study maths 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 Key Stage 3 will be assumed, challenge is provided via the context.Other information
Students must be accompanied by a teacher from their school who will remain responsible for them at all times. Each team must be accompanied by an adult (this does not have to be a maths teacher, it could be a teaching assistant or even a sixth former).
Refreshments will be provided, however, students may wish to bring a packed lunch to eat on the journey home!
Eligibility
All schools from West Yorkshire are encouraged to attend.Study schedule
9:30-10:00 Arrival and Registration
10:00-10:50 Rounds one and two
10:50-11:10 Break
11:10-12:05 Rounds three and four
12:05-12:15 Results
Key facts
- Reference:#12463
- Audience:Students
- Target year:Year 8
- Curriculum focus:11-16 Maths
- Mathematical focus:Problem solving
- Event format:Face-to-face
- Duration:3 hrs
- Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
- 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.
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Selena Ramsden
[email protected]
07745745427
