Setting Up a Maths Club in a Secondary School

Maths Clubs can offer teachers a great opportunity to introduce students to interesting mathematical ideas that are sometimes difficult to fit into everyday teaching. Participating in a Maths Club can have a positive impact on students' problem-solving skills and their attitudes towards the subject. If you're thinking of setting up a Maths Club in your Secondary, you may need to consider some of the questions below:

• Will the club be for a particular year group, or for a wider age range?
• Will it mainly be for the benefit of high prior attainers or for everyone?
• How will you select tasks? Where will you find them?
• Will you offer a choice of tasks?
• How will you publicise the club to make it as appealing as possible?
• When will your club take place? How often? And where?
• Will you encourage older students/colleagues to volunteer to help?

Join Charlie and Liz to discuss these questions, work on some possible Maths Club tasks together, and be inspired to start a Maths Club in your own school.