Mathematics Masterclass Programme Summer Term 2024
The Mathematics Masterclass is designed to cater to the most able Year 5 mathematicians who have a real interest in the subject.
The sessions are problem-solving orientated, engaging pupils in tasks such as code breaking, shape transformation and numerical puzzles. By using a mixture of discovery learning and ICT we aim to stretch the pupil’s mathematical thinking rather than teach them new material. Children will require no prior knowledge beyond the National Curriculum.
Masterclasses will run on the following Saturdays and children must be available to attend all 6 sessions within their chosen programme.
The timings, including the introductory briefing for parents and final week presentation, will be:
| Mathematics A | Mathematics B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week(s) | Dates | Intro Briefing | Class | Final Presentation | Intro Briefing | Class | Final Presentation |
| 1 | Saturday 27 April | 0900-0915 | 0915-1015 | 1045-1100 | 1100-1200 | ||
| 2 | Saturday 11 May | 0900-1000 | 1030-1130 | ||||
| 3 | Saturday 18 May | 0900-1000 | 1030-1130 | ||||
| 4 | Saturday 8 June | 0900-1000 | 1030-1130 | ||||
| 5 | Saturday 15 June | 0900-1000 | 1030-1130 | ||||
| 6 | Saturday 22 June | 0900-1000 | 1000-1030 | 1030-1130 | 1130-1200 | ||
How to apply
When booking, please select whether you wish to attend Mathematics A or Mathematics B
Although each session is independent of the others, we expect children to attend all the Masterclasses in the 6 week programme. There is no charge, but places are limited, and we cannot guarantee a place for every child who applies.
We have written to the headteachers of participating schools to invite them to nominate suitable children. The deadline for applications is Monday 1 April 2024. We will email all parents/carers to inform them of their success (or otherwise) in obtaining a place by Monday 15 April. Please check your junk/spam box if you have not heard from us by this date.