"Amy has been really interested in maths in the real world and we have talked about this at home. She has got a renewed energy for maths."
Parent feedback 2019
The Discover Maths programme has been devised to enable students to gain a better understanding of how maths in the classroom links to maths in the real world. Throughout the year students visit a range of settings to see how maths is applied on a day-to-day basis. The activity days offer plenty of opportunities to reflect on the maths observed, to consider future career options and to build confidence.
We are excited to be bringing back the Discover Maths programme from January 2023.
Parent feedback 2019
John was at risk of exclusion, but family support for Discover Maths helped him to succeed.
John was very withdrawn at the students’ meeting and decided not to take part in the programme. His mother was keen that he should take the opportunity and, following encouragement from the school, he decided to have a go…
Read more“I have seen a big increase in the confidence of the students when dealing with unfamiliar people, environments and food! They have been exposed to situations they would not have normally encountered.”
“So much to see and do – the activities gave us a different perspective of engineering and maths.”
Teacher feedback following Underfall Yard visit 2019