YOUNG PEOPLE are to take part in a series of events that aim to promote a positive image of maths and highlight its importance in everyday life.
Maths Week Ireland is taking place from October 14 to 22 in schools, colleges, museums, universities and communities.
Maths has been the most popular A-level subject in Northern Ireland for the past three years.
The week-long event will see multi-talented educators and presenters perform magic, card tricks, and amazing mathematical predictions to fascinate and educate young people.
Event organiser Eoin Gill said the significance and relevance of mathematics today was often overlooked.
"Maths has helped build the modern world and all the wonderful technologies that make life and health better for all. Many qualities are nurtured by mathematical thinking such as reasoning powers, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving ability and even effective communication skills," he said.
"Be it a baker or a farmer, a carpenter or a mechanic, a shopkeeper or a doctor, an engineer or a scientist, a musician or a magician, everyone needs mathematics in their day-to-day life. Whatever you do a proficiency at maths will be useful.
"This is why we feel that participating in an event like Maths Week, allows us to inform, challenge and educate young people about maths and its interwoven role within all our lives. With the emergence of new technology maths will, along with science, play a role in equipping the next generation for this digital age."
:: For information on Maths in the City at the Ulster Museum and other events, visit www.mathsweek.ie/events.
