Maths Week England aims to:
1. Raise the profile of mathematics throughout England
2. Change the conversation about maths in the population at large to be more positive
3. Enable children and adults from all social and economic backgrounds to access and enjoy interesting mathematical experiences
4. Support teachers to plan special low-cost high-impact maths activities at their own schools during Maths Week
5. Encourage Higher-Education centres to invite schoolchildren to visit for maths events, in order to raise aspirations and encourage a higher take-up of the study of maths at A-level and university
6. Make maths accessible and enjoyable for people who thought it was an elitist subject for ‘clever’ people: to ‘love and enjoy’ is a worthy goal!
This is a grassroots movement to share the joy of mathematics with everyone. It launched in 2019, with the first Maths Week England taking place from 11th – 15th November. We really believe we can make a positive difference to the life chances of millions of people.
Our vision is to provide young people in England with a positive image of mathematics, and to contribute in a small way to changing the national attitude towards this vital and beautiful subject.
Many wonderful organisations are already working hard in this field, such as MEI, National Numeracy, the Mathematical Association, the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Cambridge Mathematics and others.
