Black and white photo of children spelling out maths symbols
“I used to find it hard with the column method now I find it easier” ; “It’s maths but now you can practise it more by doing it again in a fun way”; “When you are doing maths it s more fun by doing art work”; “It’s all our ideas. It gives us the chance to have a go and do our own thing” - young participants from Southwark Park Primary School
Participants: 20 Year 4 students from Southwark Park Primary School.
Artist: Michael Szpakowski (video artist, composer and facilitator)
In a series of workshops to promote enthusiasm for maths within the school, a class of children aged 8-9 years old created Mad About Maths, a CDROM of 8 maths games, which encouraged them to test their ideas, use their own words, and try new approaches. The games were presented in a school event in which the pupils demonstrated the games to their family members and teachers. The pupils were able to share their learning and knowledge of calculation with their siblings and families in an engaging and fun way.
The CDRoms continue to be used in the home and in school with other classes to support enthusiasm and skills in maths.
Partners: Creative Partnerships, A New Direction, Southwark Park Primary School
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