Jack Petchey Count on Us Secondary Maths Challenge
The Jack Petchey Count on Us Secondary Maths Challenge is an exciting pan-London programme for secondary schools which engages students in Years 7 to 9 with maths games designed to challenge and inspire.
Count on Us focuses on collaboration and competition to motivate students. By combining a series of activities and problem-solving tasks linked to the maths curriculum, Count on Us makes maths fun and boosts students’ confidence around learning. It is open to state schools based in the Greater London area.
Schools receive teacher training and resources to support the Count on Us activities, as well as accompanying guides and workbooks. The resources are designed for use in classrooms and maths clubs, with students honing skills via in-school tournaments. Teams of five pupils then represent their school in the Count on Us tournaments, including regional Heats and the Grand Final at a prestigious venue.
Count on Us is supported by the Jack Petchey Foundation and delivered in partnership with The Maths Zone.
The Count on Us Secondary Challenge has five different activities:
1. Hedgehog: A dice game using probability
2. Data-Chart-Analysis: A game using real-world statistics
2a. Maths Puzzling: Traditional puzzles for bonus points
3. GridLines: A card game of geometry
4. 24® Game: A fast-paced game of mental arithmetic
5. Algebraic Problem Solving: A themed team game of algebra
“We’ve had a fantastic experience. It’s helped me bond with students and given me ideas to use in lessons.”
– A teacher at Hammersmith Academy, Hammersmith and Fulham
