PI WEEK / MATHS WEEK IDEAS FOR THE SCHOOLS

 

📅 Sample Maths Week Schedule (2025)

Day 1 – Launch & Warm-up

  • Morning Assembly: Kick-off with a short maths magic trick or puzzle.

  • Activity: Mental Maths Knockout (fast-paced quiz using Kahoot/Quizizz, by year groups).

  • Purpose: Builds excitement & energy.


Day 2 – Puzzles & Logic

  • Event: Escape Room / Puzzle Hunt

    • Teams solve riddles, logic puzzles, codes hidden around the school.

    • Example: Unlock a safe box with prime numbers or Fibonacci codes.

  • Purpose: Collaboration + fun entry point for all ability levels.


Day 3 – Real-World Applications

  • Event: Math Modelling Challenge

    • Scenario given (e.g., “Plan a theme park layout,” “Predict traffic flow at a junction,” “Design the most cost-efficient school canteen”).

    • Teams present solutions at the end of the day.

  • Purpose: Creativity + applied problem-solving.


Day 4 – Maths & Creativity

  • Event 1: Maths Art & Design Contest (tessellations, fractals, 3D models, geometric patterns).

  • Event 2 (optional): Maths Debate

    • Example topics:

      • “Is infinity a number?”

      • “Which branch of mathematics is the most powerful?”

  • Purpose: Show maths beyond numbers — links with art, philosophy, design.


Day 5 – Grand Finale

  • Event: Math Relay & Team Quiz Finals

    • Relay (problem-solving in teams, passing answers like a baton).

    • Whole-school Quiz Final (top teams from earlier days).

  • Closing Assembly: Showcase winners of each category, hand out certificates/trophies.

  • Purpose: Celebration + recognition of diverse talents.


🏆 Award Categories

  • Best Problem Solver

  • Fastest Mental Maths

  • Best Teamwork

  • Most Creative Idea

  • Best Presentation / Communication

  • Overall Maths Champion


👉 This structure ensures:

  • Every student type (fast thinker, logical puzzle-solver, creative designer, presenter) has a chance to shine.

  • Builds momentum across the week.

  • Easy for teachers to slot in competitions without overloading.


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