Maths Week adds up to a lot of fun for Cork pupils 

The national festival promoting arithmetic skills is calling on Cork schools to have fun with numbers, patterns, and shapes.

Now in its 19th year, Maths Week Ireland 2024 will take place nationwide from October 12 to 20, with specialised events across Cork City.

‘Maths in The City’ events will take place in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Dundalk, and Belfast, where participants will play with puzzles, games, and magic, and ‘Puzzles in the Park’ events will take place in green spaces across the country.

The annual initiative helps to make maths accessible and engaging for all, regardless of background or level, while serving as a reminder of how integral maths is to everyday life.

Supported by Research Ireland and the Department of Education and AMD, Maths Week is a partnership of higher and further education co-ordinated by Calmast, the STEM Engagement Centre at South East Technological University.

Minister for Education Norma Foley, TD, said: “Maths Week plays an essential role in encouraging students and everyone to engage with maths, helping them to see its relevance in their everyday lives.

“By participating in Maths Week, students can develop their mathematical skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment.”

Director of Maths Week Ireland, Eoin Gill, said: “Maths Week is an opportunity to demonstrate that maths is not just an abstract subject, but a vital tool that influences every part of our lives.

As the largest festival of its kind in the world, Maths Week continues to foster a nationwide appreciation for maths, reinforcing its significance in education.

For those unable to attend in person, there are online activities and resources on ‘Maths Week TV’, which will stream daily shows and interactive sessions to schools throughout the festival.

• For more information, visit: https://www.mathsweek.ie/2024/.