Case studies

At Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera in the Swansea Valley, Ms Pocock leads maths circles for Years 7-9. Her creativity within the school context has supported pupils and the programme to thrive. Maths in two languages Ysgol…

Alt text image 1: a teenager plays cards using Braille playing cards in a restaurant, looking competitive Meet Daniel, a pupil with a passion for maths and a desire to engage with the subject beyond…

At The Market Weighton school in rural Yorkshire, limited buses home can make after-school clubs a challenge for many pupils. How could the school ensure all pupils with the heart and head for maths had…

Billericay School in Essex is finding a way to bring maths circles to all pupils who want to attend. With almost 1800 pupils at the school, recruiting a ‘normal’ maths circle of 10 or less…

Last academic year, Swindon Academy faced challenges in both engaging pupils at the start of the programme and maintaining their participation throughout the year. This is a challenge that we know lots of schools face…

Change often feels unnerving – especially when you’re young and find yourself in a new situation. Meet Heidi, Joie and Farouq. These three pupils began their maths circle journey in familiar classrooms during their usual…

At Millbay Academy’s maths circle in Plymouth, pupils are learning what it means to be mathematicians and discovering that maths is more than just finding the right answer. With the support of their mentor, Zelwan,…

The maths circle at St Cenydd Community School in Caerphilly is a hub for aspiring and curious problem solvers. One pupil announced, “This just feels like home!” The dedicated mentor, Mrs Ricketts, has created a…

Glyn School, a boys’ comprehensive secondary school, launched their first maths circle this year – and every pupil attending is eligible for pupil premium. Leading the maths circle is Mr Poppleton, a career changer who…