Maths Day 2021

Time Frame:

The following time line shows the dates for completion of the different phases related to Maths Day 2021.

  • 19 August 2021: Submission of Maths Day Planning via online Questionnaire 1
  • 23 August – 3 September: Time frame within which Maths Day should be hosted
  • 10 September: Submission of final Maths Day Questionnaire (Reflection)

Purpose of Maths Day:

To expose learners to a variety of fun Mathematics activities so that they will be more receptive to learning and practicing Maths in the classroom.

Before starting make sure you have the following at hand:

  • Pen and paper
  • Copy of Maths Day letter
  • Maths Day Workbook
  • School Calendar

Siyawela is presenting this Maths Day overview in partnership with the Cookhouse Windfarm Community Trust

This online platform is offered as an alternative to onsite workshops in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

Click here to view a motivational video:  Every kid needs a champion, by Rita P

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.'” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

Click here to view Video 1:  Maths Day Overview

Click here to complete the Planning Guidelines Questionnaire

Note that you are going to need the following information:

  • Date of Maths Day
  • Participating learners: Name, Surname & Grade
  • Names of helpers

Click here to access a copy of the Maths Day letter.

Thank you for planning and hosting a Maths Day at your school.

Please remember to complete and submit the following evidence:

  1. Questionnaire 1 – Planning (by 19 August)
  2. Questionnaire 2 – Reflection (by 10 September)
  3. 6 Photographs to be sent to your facilitator: one photograph per activity

Click here to complete the Journal (Reflection Questionnaire)

Remember to have a final list of participating learners and helpers available

    Introduction

    Siyawela is presenting this Maths Day overview in partnership with the Cookhouse Windfarm Community Trust

    This online platform is offered as an alternative to onsite workshops in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

    Welcome to Maths Day 2021

    Click here to view a motivational video:  Every kid needs a champion, by Rita P

    Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

    Overview

    Click here to view Video 1:  Maths Day Overview

    Click here to complete the Planning Guidelines Questionnaire

    Note that you are going to need the following information:

    • Date of Maths Day

    • Participating learners: Name, Surname & Grade

    • Names of helpers

    Click here to access a copy of the Maths Day letter.

    Maths Day Evidence

    Thank you for planning and hosting a Maths Day at your school.

    Please remember to complete and submit the following evidence:

    1. Questionnaire 1 – Planning (by 19 August)

    2. Questionnaire 2 – Reflection (by 10 September)

    3. 6 Photographs to be sent to your facilitator: one photograph per activity

    Click here to complete the Journal (Reflection Questionnaire)

    Remember to have a final list of participating learners and helpers available

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