Primary Visits
We have introduced a Numeracy Ambassador Project in Kirkcudbright Academy with the twin aims of improving the profile of maths and sharing a positive message about our enthusiasm for maths. Last year, we were successful in securing funding of £400 from Edinburgh Mathematical Society which allowed us to invest in problem solving games. We have been using them within the Academy when P7’s came on their transition days and throughout the department in various classes. This year, we hope to expand their use and visit some of our cluster primaries.
So on Friday 20th September, Mrs Morton and 4 senior pupils, Nina Clark, Gemma Caygill, Jayme-Leigh Muirhead and Rosie Norman travelled to Twynholm Primary to host an afternoon of games. We worked with 18 P6 and P7 pupils sharing our strategies for each game and having some fun. On Friday 4th Oct, Mrs Morton and 4 other senior pupils, Douglas Copeman, Kyle Macmillan, Amy Jones and Karolina Szafer travelled to Gatehouse Primary to work with a slightly larger group of 25 pupils. Another lively afternoon of playing maths games then ensued.
