Maths and Art Network

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Welcome to Maths and Art Network Web site!

Maths and art are traditionally seen as very separate subjects.  But often the beauty of maths can only be expressed through art.  Here you will find support for running a Maths and Art Club in your local school.  The aim of the club is to provide an alternative to the number based national curriculum and each week do an activity where you have to make something and most importantly to have fun.

View the 10 Workshops


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Maths and Art Network is a sister organisation to MatheMagic,  a non-profit organisation which specialises in maths and education projects.  In October of this year Maths and art Network and York East Arts put on a maths and art festival at Tang Hall Community Centre, York.  It was a successful day with workshops including African Drumming, Fitness tests and Origami.  We received a grant from National Lottery Awards for All to run 6 after school Maths and Art clubs in the York area.

 


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I facilitated the maths and art clubs, I have a degree in maths from Glasgow University and have worked for 2 years in a secondary school as a Learning Support Assistant and a Maths Technician.  I am currently working part time as a Education Care Officer at York College of further and higher education.

 


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1 hour session after school for 10 weeks, maximum 15  year 5 and 6 pupils.  Each session would be a practical activity for example making fractal pop-up cards, mathematical origami or a mathematical magic show.

View the 10 Workshops


Thank you to:

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