Our enthusiastic mathematicians were pleased to take part in two Maths opportunities this week, The Maths Inspiration lectures at The Hexagon, and the next part of our Royal Institute Maths Outreach programme.
Twenty Lower Sixth Mathematicians attended the ‘Maths Inspiration’ lecture at the Hexagon Theatre in Reading on Thursday 14th March, engaging with Maths of all areas. The ‘Maths Inspiration’ lecture tour is a national programme of interactive Maths lectures that will help students deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts, improve problem solving skills and most importantly generate an interest for all things Maths! This year the ‘Maths Inspiration’ had some inspiring maths speakers presenting mathematics live in the context of exciting real-world applications.
Hosting the event was Aofie Hunt, who has worked with researchers from across the world to figure out how we can use Maths to make buildings safer. Aofie introduced three speakers; all of which tackled maths in a variety of engaging ways.
Ben Sparks, who is based at the University of Bath and also works with the Advanced Maths Support Programme around the UK, presented the ‘Sound of Silence’. This presentation enlightened students with his take on the beauty of mathematics, also accompanied by his guitar. Next up, Tom Crawford presenting ‘Using Maths To save The Planet’. Tom is a Maths tutor at the University of Oxford with a mission to share his love of Maths with the world. He explained how mathematical models are an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to understanding and saving our planet. Plus, they excitedly heard the story of how Tom ended up sailing around Antarctica for six weeks in the name of Maths. Lastly, Ayliean MacDonald presented ‘The Beauty of Numbers’. Ayleian celebrates the visual side of Maths and its intersection with Art, captivating the audience in a different side to the usual Maths lectures. She is a Maths Artist and Community Mathematician for Maths City in Leeds.
Leighton Park’s Mathematics Department also conducted the third of six maths sessions this year for our primary schools’ outreach programme, where our Sixth Formers teach Year 6 children different Maths skills. This session with Katesgrove Primary and Southcote Primary focused on shapes and probability prompting the visiting children to learn visually and discover some fun methods of developing their Maths skills.
Extending learning outside of the classroom benefits students in many ways and allows them to explore their passions for subjects such as maths in different lights. These invaluable opportunities spur pupils to really be the change makers the world needs.
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