Maths (Primary) Workshop
Maths workshop for primary schools (KS1 and KS2)
This workshop was developed by an Aerospace Engineer to make maths fun and engaging for children. We have three different versions of this workshop to offer schools that will cover KS1, lower KS2, and higher KS2. It is ideal for a primary school maths day. Check our secondary school workshop here (if you need something more advanced).
We have based our primary school maths workshops around the national curriculum. It will also give children an insight into how maths is applied in everyday life.
Format
We can deliver sessions in parallel.
1 instructor can deliver the following in a full day:
Primary: 3 sessions x 1 hr 30 mins or
2 sessions x 2 hrs 30 mins
(30 students per session)
Contact us for larger events.
Age Group
Y1 - Y6
Maths in a Box
Our workshop will help students apply those foundation maths skills at an early stage in their learning while boosting their attainment in maths. We have spent a considerable effort developing practical activities related to the topics covered in this workshop. Our worksheets are unique, and combined with fun games, will keep children occupied throughout the day.
Available in Three Versions
KS1 - Year 1 and Year 2
KS1 topics covered: Numbers, number lines, fractions, 2D shapes, 3D shapes, directions, counting, time, money, length, mass, and maths operations (+-).
Lower KS2 - Year 3 and Year 4
Higher KS2 - Year 5 and Year 6
KS2 topics covered: Numbers, fractions, geometry, measurements, statistics, time, problem solving, probability and maths operations (x/+-).
Typical Workshop Day*
1.5hr version - KS1 and KS2 Activities
- Practical - We will begin with the "Crack the Code" exercise. This exercise consists of a short theoretical maths quiz covering numbers and counting.
- Practical - Learn about mass and length by measuring KNEX model parts and build a bridge. This activity will also cover some basic engineering concepts.
Half-day version - KS1 Activities
- Practical - The half-day version of the workshop will include Crack the Code and Bridge Building practical activities defined in the 1.5hr version above as well as the additional activities below.
- Practical - Learn directions with counting and a card game.
- Practical - Play a card game to learn about time and money and other mixed maths topics.
- Bonus Activity - If there is additional time we will do a short exercise to learn the properties of 3D shapes.
Half-day version - KS2 Activities
- Practical - The half-day version of the workshop will include Crack the Code and Bridge Building practical activities defined in the 1.5hr version above as well as the additional activities below.
- Carry out measurement and scaling activities, such as perimeter and distance calculations with real-world maps.
- Play a short card game to answer questions based on statistics and time or probability.
Usually, we will reset the session and repeat it for more groups of children on the same day. On occasions, we will end the day with a street-dance performance.
* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the workshops and the age and ability of the students.