School Workshops
Maths: CSI: Christmas Bake Off!
The seasonal Bake Off organised by Celebrity Chef Noel Joy ended in tears, not happiness – because he was nearly poisoned by his own Christmas Pudding! But this was no accident: one of the finalists had deliberately set out to get revenge!
Introduction
After being introduced to the crime, Noel himself and the suspects, pupils will need to use their understanding of fractions, percentages and measurements to help him catch the criminal. So who was it? Holly Sprig, the gardener? Jack Frost, the teenage prodigy? Miss L. Tow, the Queen of the Bakers? Chris Tingle, the dancer? Carol Singer, the soprano? Or Father Chris Mass, the chaplain?
Exploring (according to age): fractions, ratios, proportions, percentages, measurements, additive reasoning, multiplicative reasoning, multi-stage problem solving.
Cross-Curricular Links: Science, History, RE
| Year Groups | EYFS- KS2 – KS4 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Maths, Christmas |
| Pupil Numbers | 30 pupils per workshop |
| Duration | 1½ – 2 hours, depending on how many classes |
| Space | Classroom |
Workshop FAQs
What is the format of the day?
These workshops have been designed to be shortened and extended according to the time available, so there is some flexibility on the timings. We will work with you to plan a timetable to accommodate the number of classes you would like to include, based around the timings of your school day.
You might opt to have:
- 5 x 1-hour workshops;
- 4 x 75-minute workshops; or
- 3 x 90-minute workshops.
How many students can take part?
Each CSI: Reading Skills workshop can accommodate up to 30 pupils.
We will work with you to plan a timetable to suit your school day, based on the number of classes you would like to take part – up to 5.
Are there any technical requirements?
Your visitor will need access to a laptop/ screen/projector set up in the classroom.
Where will the workshops take place?
This is a classroom-based workshop.
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