Voice: What’s 8 x 16? Come on! Come ON!
Narrator: You wouldn’t expect a baby to know the answer, it hasn’t learned anything yet…
Narrator: As for you, we expect you to know a bit about Maths. But, round about now, Maths can seem a bit …daunting
Crowd: Booing walla
Narrator: But wait.
Narrator: Look at how much work you had to put in before you were good at sport.
Narrator: Or baking.
Narrator: And your little brother is now an expert in BUILD A HOME IN CUBELAND. And no wonder, he’s been playing since he was in nappies.
Narrator: All it takes is a bit of practice.
Narrator: Just think of Learning Maths, like learning a martial art.
Narrator: At the beginning, you might not know much. But with practice, and a bit of effort, you’ll get better. And the better you become at something., the more you respect what you do, and yourself.
Narrator: You’ll learn how to tackle different maths problems… like geometry, fractions and algebra.
Narrator: And that’s good. But – what’s really important, is you think like a mathematician. All the exercises you’ll learn will be about expanding your mind. Maths will train your brain!
Narrator: You might wonder why bother with Maths at all? Especially if you find it daunting. Well, Maths not only helps you count your money or remember birthdays, but also helps you understand the world around you and become better at problem solving!
Narrator: Maths is used to build our world! In the future, you might use Maths to invent or discover something amazing. Yes! I’m talking to YOU!
Narrator: But first, you’ve got to get in training. You’ve got to be tough. With effort comes understanding and with understanding comes joy! Everyone can get better! Have faith in yourself! Don’t be afraid!
Narrator: Remember – you can do it. Now ~
Narrator Let’s kick some Maths!!
Video summary
Maths is depicted as an intimidating robot with mathematical equipment such as set squares and protractors as weapons.
Mathematics is likened to other endeavours such as sport, games, baking and martial arts.
Some applications of mathematics are shown and we learn that mathematics helps build our world.
We are shown that through effort and training, one can understand and enjoy mathematics.
This clip is from the series Kick Sum Maths.
Teacher Notes
When watching the clip, teachers can pause at the section which reveals the maths robot, and start a discussion and exploration of the components that form the robot. Which items and symbols have been used?
Students can design their own maths robots, explaining their design to the class.
These clips could be used for teaching Maths at KS2 or at a beginner level in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland.
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