Jack Petchey’s Count on Us Secondary Maths Challenge
Through our partnership with The Maths Zone, we are on a mission to make maths fun!
The programme provides resources, support materials and in-person training sessions to help teachers engage year 7-9 students with exciting maths games designed to challenge, inspire and motivate. Count on Us makes maths fun and boosts students’ confidence around learning.
The resources are designed for use in classrooms and maths clubs, with students honing skills via in-school tournaments. Teams of five pupils then represent their school in the Count on Us tournaments, including regional Heats and the Grand Final at a prestigious venue.
- Suitable for: Year 7, 8 and 9
- Theme: STEM
- Cost to School: £250 for new schools or £100 for schools that competed in last year’s COU Challenge Heats/Final
- Duration: Half day teacher training, flexible delivery time and optional participation in Heats and Final.
- Curriculum / Enrichment: Both, during maths lessons or maths clubs.
To register your interest or make a booking, please complete this form or contact Val Johnson at val@themathszone.co.uk.
When he joined the Navy, Sir Jack was taught many new skills in maths and geometry. He found that problem solving was an engaging way for him to learn.
In 2016, the Count on Us Secondary Maths Challenge was launched in partnership with the Mayor’s Fund for London. The programme is now being led and delivered by The Maths Zone.
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Schools receive teacher training and resources to support the Count on Us activities, as well as accompanying guides and workbooks. The resources are designed for use in classrooms and maths clubs, with students honing skills via in-school tournaments. Teams of five pupils then represent their school in the Count on Us tournaments, including regional Heats and the Grand Final at a prestigious venue.
The Count on Us Secondary Challenge has five different activities:
1. Hedgehog: A dice game using probability
2. Data-Chart-Analysis: A game using real-world statistics
2a. Maths Puzzling: Traditional puzzles for bonus points
3. GridLines: A card game of geometry
4. 24® Game: A fast-paced game of mental arithmetic
5. Algebraic Problem Solving: A themed team game of algebra