Big Maths Days are a fantastic way of generating a real ‘maths buzz’ around the school, while actively signalling to students, teachers and parents alike the importance your school attaches to the subject. Because maths really matters!
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Maths Around the World – Teaching Resource
Maths Around the World – Perfect for World Maths Day 2025! (March 2025) Phileas Fogg has pledged to travel around the world in just eighty days – but he needs your pupils’ help! It’s all going to take a lot of maths, you see – from calculating the amount of luggage he can take with … Read More
The Pirate’s Challenge!
The Pirate’s Challenge is one of our most popular maths workshops – allowing up to 60 pupils at a time to have some piratical fun with numbers and shapes! “A huge, huge thank you for today! The children (and staff) were absolutely captivated by Captain Morgan! The challenges were challenging but accessible to all; it was … Read More
CSI: Maths
A series of challenging mysteries to engage your students and get them thinking logically
The Benefactor
Whole-School Maths: The Benefactor – Money-based maths fun for up to 420 pupils in a single day! “Blacklow have had a fantastic maths day today. They have been working on their financial skills and budgeting for community projects with Benny Factor. Thanks to As Creatives for a great day!” Blacklow Brow Primary School
Times Tables Trattoria
https://youtu.be/F9_2M5j7zt4?si=b3An-weR7I7Dt-Ju
The Riddle of the Sphinx
With a clear focus on concepts of measurement and featuring a concrete maths challenge, acclaimed Egyptologist “Dr Colorado Smith” needs your pupils help to solve a 3,000 year old puzzle! https://youtu.be/2fJNmQUB6Xw “We’ve had lots of positive feedback from staff and pupils, who thoroughly enjoyed the launch assembly, workshops and code-breaking powerpoint activities to do in … Read More
The Race into Space
The search is on for the UK’s next astronaut – and Major Tom wants your pupils’ help in selecting the best person for the job! https://youtu.be/nm4-amsGpKk
Outdoor Maths
Outdoor spaces provide wonderful opportunities to explore how numbers and shapes create both the built and natural worlds. “All the pupils from Nursery to Year 6 enjoyed exploring how much fun Maths can be outdoors. All pupils were engaged and enthusiastic about Maths. Jo delivered an after school family outdoor activity, which was a great … Read More
Sensory Maths
“I just want to say thank you very for much for today maths workshops. All the pupils loved it and got so much out of it!” Sensory Maths/ Maths Monster Workshops, Palmerston SEN School
The Trading Game
A high energy activity that challenges students’ understanding of shape, probes concepts of “value” and asks them to cope with the unexpected! https://youtu.be/ISzIhIeMrGI?si=tKhHUOIEJgN2u4fv “1st year and 2nd year KTCS students were buzzing this week after a fantastic two day Maths workshop called The Trading Game. Thanks to As Creatives for facilitating such a high … Read More
The Priorities Game
Working in teams – and responding to change – to put maths in context!
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