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I’m a Mathematician is a student-led, online enrichment activity that connects students with people working in a diverse range of STEM roles
Secondary
I’m a Mathematician, Get me out of here is an online STEM engagement activity for school students.
Students can ask mathematicians questions, chat with them through text-only live chats, and vote for their favourite mathematician to win £500 towards further outreach.
There are loads of benefits to taking part. Students can:
Logistics
It’s quick and easy to set up, and text-only – no audio or video required.
It’s accessible from the classroom or home, and is super-flexible – you book chats at times that suit you and your classes.
Capacity
Minimum of 5 participants, maximum of 500.
Cost
Free for state schools, but there may be a charge for fee-paying and international schools.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Speaking - the oral transmission of information or ideas.
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Secondary
Secondary
A year-long programme empowering teams to build a racing kart, learn the associated STEM theory and race against competing schools.
Secondary
A fun introduction to STEM project work! Developed by the British Science Association, students complete either a single activity or a series of linked challenges with clear real-world contexts.
