Gallery session
Maths at the Museum
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In this gallery-based session students apply their skills as young mathematicians to spaces in, and objects at, the British Museum.
Inspired by the Museum building and collection objects on display, students will explore number, geometry, measures and data as they calculate answers, make estimates and solve problems.
The session is led by a member of Museum staff. At the end of the session, activity sheets will be distributed for the students to continue working as mathematicians with their teacher.
- Ages: 7–11 (KS2)
- Maximum group size: 18
- Session time: 45 minutes
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Session outline
Using mathematic processes relating to numbers, measures, geometry and data, these gallery sessions feature engaging numeracy challenges which support students to apply their mathematical skills in the real world. All resources needed in the session are provided by the Museum and you are welcome to take photographs of your students at work as a record of your visit.
Session dates – KS2
- Friday 5 June at 10.30
- Friday 5 June at 12.00
- Friday 19 June at 10.30
- Friday 19 June at 12.00
- Thursday 2 July at 10.30
- Thursday 2 July at 12.00
- Thursday 24 September at 10.30
- Thursday 24 September at 12.00
- Friday 25 September at 10.30
- Friday 25 September at 12.00
- Friday 16 October at 10.30
- Friday 16 October at 12.00
- Thursday 22 October at 10.30
- Thursday 22 October at 12.00
- Thursday 19 November at 10.30
- Thursday 19 November at 12.00
- Friday 20 November at 10.30
- Friday 20 November at 12.00