Maths and fun in equal measures with Midlands Science

Published: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 4:44 PM

Last updated: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 6:27 PM

Ensure your child expects to be good at maths and use household tasks involving numeracy to inspire them. That is the message from the experts behind Maths Week – October 16-24.

Since it started in 2006, Maths Week has grown and now 300,000 take part, awaking to the realisation that maths is part of all facets of everyday life.

Making shopping lists, working out how many eggs are needed, and baking are some of the fun, challenging and rewarding everyday ways in which to introduce children to the magic of maths.

Midlands Science is delivering a number of events during the month as part of its work to promote science, technology, engineering and maths to people of all ages.

Its CEO, Jackie Gorman, said that in a world of numbers and algorithms, maths is a necessary life skill, and Midlands Science is working with expert providers to help children see the lighter aspects of maths by connecting it to real life scenarios.

This year, Midlands Science is teaming up with Dr Niamh Shaw of Anyone4Science and the Exploration Dome to run workshops.

Christine Campbell of Anyone4Science believes that we must ensure children expect to be good at maths. “Let your child know that you too are good at maths, use it regularly and include them in everyday maths and try to have fun with it,” she advises.