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LARGE GROUP SHOW.
The interactive maths shows for
schools are activity based with novel colourful props, puzzles, tricks
etc using money, cards, Rubik cubes & ideal for several classes at one
session.
Years 1 & 2 shows include a time telling Teddy Bear and a pop
up rabbit that eats odd numbers. Magic tricks are used to explore concepts
of pattern, 2D & 3D shape, counting in 2s, 5s, & 10s, subtraction by
counting on, addition, estimating, place etc. Fun maths shows for
primary schools with KS1 ( England )... Foundation (Wales)
Foundation (Reception//Nursery) looks at counting, sorting, ordering, shape, more
than/less than, long/longer etc.
K.S.2 Shows. Separate year group shows commensurate with
the new curriculum explore number, fractions, time, money,
decimals as seen
through the eyes of a magician. Tables, partitioning, subtraction by
appropriate method ( counting on/decomposition), mean, 2D & D Shape, problem
solving are amongst concepts explored in entertaining shows. Material
chosen in consultation with staff and appropriate to year group. Shows can
be combined for 3/4 and for years 5/6 if more convenient to the
school.
STAFF MEETINGS
He is available as a provider for day courses and for an after
school meeting full of
practical ideas for investigative and fun maths. If you book a whole day
there is no extra
charge for the staff session and you come away with loads of valuable ideas. |
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As a Mum of 3 sons
who attended your
sessions in....school I
want to thank you. They
loved them! My eldest is
autistic & you totally
inspired him.
Pupils' Views
Thank you for coming to our school with your maths shows. I thought your tricks were amazing. It
made maths so much fun especially when after we had worked out the money
problem you turned scrap paper into real money. I think you are humorous and
cool. ...................Yr 3
P.S. Pretty please come again
" I especially enjoyed the 5 digit number trick and the Rubiks Cube and I fooled my family
with the 5 digit number trick." ...............Yr 6
The Magic of Mathematics workshops and shows have been presented in London,
Kent, Monmouthshire, Manchester, Birmingham, Hereford, Mid and South
Glamorgan, Avon, Taunton, Hemel Hempstead, Swindon, Swansea, Cardiff,
Llanelli, Crewe, Cheshire, Powys, Warwickshire, Banbury, Cotswolds, Bristol
and Norwich, Margate, Bath Yatton, Coventry, Plymouth and Grimsby
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RECENT
COMMENTS
" You were so funny, lively, bubbly kept us all
entertained. I have showed my other children your super maths."
Comment from a mum at a Family Learning Unit, Stanley Road Primary School,
Worcester.
"Thank you so much, the children really loved
the Maths' shows" L Lougee, Highgate School, London.
I had lots of wonderful feedback from
staff. Well Done." M Lett, St Mary's, Putney London.
COLLECTED COMMENTS
The children thoroughly enjoyed and learned from the session. They didn't
want to leave. Fantastic." St Ursula's, Romford, Essex
Before and during the performance Gerry asked what was being taught and
previous leaning making the material very relevant. fantastic. Every single
child enjoyed our visit from Gerry, the maths magician.........Fairford
Primary, Gloucestershire..
It was evident that Gerry is a former teacher. The children enjoyed the
problem solving activities, even nursery and reception participated for
nearly an hour. Glantaff Infants. Pontpridd, Mid Glamorgan.
Pupils were receptive and enthusiastic to a lively, engaging and
professional presentation for maths weeks........Swiss Valley Primary, Llanelli.
Swansea.
Maths tailored to our needs showed \Maths is
really fun. If you are looking for maths entertainers, recommended.
.....Guilford H Schoo
Excellent feedback from pupils & staff on
your maths shows which complemented our curriculum."
Stockport, Manchester
Nursery were especially impressed by how you
captured their attention and all ages were most positive in their
feedback..,,,,,,,,,King's Hall, Taunton, Somerset.
Great return visit. The maths engrossed and
educated our pupils from foundation to year 6......Colham Manor, London.
Hi Gerry. The children have all said how much they
enjoyed the Welsh guy and his maths show for schools...James Barrie, London
All abilities engaged and thinking. Great fun.....Ashton under Lynne,
Manchester.
Good maths content. The children were captivated throughout and the material
very relevant to our curriculum, delivered in an engaging
manner......Trinity, Hereford.
Pupils really enjoyed
your enthusiastic approach." Headteacher" Cwmbach, Aberdare, South Wales.
" The maths shows really captured the children's
attention with fun lively and impressive material. Children were eager to
learn more and investigate the maths in the maths workshops. " Denaby,
Sheffield
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