Outreach is a core role for Surrey Maths School. We aim to build an outreach programme that supports developments in mathematical sciences and complements existing maths outreach provision and responds to the needs of local schools.
Working with the University of Surrey, our outreach programme will target the following three key areas:
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To improve the diversity of students who go on to study mathematics at a higher level, by:
- improving the proportion of girls taking part in STEM subjects post-16
- improving social mobility via identifying able mathematicians from disadvantaged backgrounds
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To inspire students to engage with the mathematical sciences and to provide support for students throughout their education
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To facilitate discussions and CPD aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning in mathematical sciences by:
- working to improve maths outcomes in schools with weak progression and high proportions of disadvantaged students
- working with schools with low conversion rates from GCSE to A level maths
- delivering CPD for teachers of the mathematical sciences to extend and inspire teaching at A level
For details of any forthcoming outreach programmes, please take a look at the Primary, Secondary and For Teachers pages in this section.
To contact us, please email outreach@surreymathsschool.co.uk.
Enrichment Sources
We are keen to support any student that has a passion for maths and STEM subjects, even if they are not students at SuMS.
This page is intended to signpost organisations that we believe provide high-quality learning opportunities. We will regularly be adding to this list, so please do check back from time to time!
NRICH
NRICH offers curriculum-linked resources for students aged 3-18, designed to nurture curious, resourceful and confident learners of school mathematics.
All of their resources are free to use by everyone.
They are based in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
Visit NRICH here
The Brilliant Club
The Brilliant Club works with schools and universities across the UK, to improve access, raise attainment and inspire a love of learning.
They work with pupils aged 8-18.
By mobilising the PhD community they support students who are less advantaged to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.
Visit The Brilliant Club here
Axiom Maths
Axiom Maths believes in the power of maths to transform lives and nations.
Access to that power should not depend on a child’s background.
Their mission is to help every child with the head and heart for maths to realise the potential of their power.
Visit Axiom Maths here
Nigel Coldwell - A Collection of Quant Riddles with Answers
Here you will find a selection of puzzles and riddles to develop mathematical thinking and reasoning. If you have attended one of our SuMS Summer One Thousand sessions, we used puzzles 62, 22 and 82.
