This week every pupil at St Francis de Sales School participated in Maths Week. We took part in some amazing maths challenges, watched a maths theatre groups perform and worked with our parents in class.

The school’s maths coordinator Miss Greenaway developed a fun-packed week giving us some brilliant challenges to solve each day. An overall winner will be chosen at the end of the week from those who are successful in solving these.

Why don't you try these puzzles and see if you are as smart as a St Francis de Sales student!

Work out the answer to each of these number sequences and leave your response in the comments box at the bottom of the page. You must explain how you got the answer for each sequence.

A. 1, 3, 7, 11, 13, ____
Is it 17, 19, 21 or 15?

B. 52, 56, 48, 64, 32, ____
Is it 84, 96, 94 or 112?

C. 3, 8, 23, 68, 203, ____
Is it 271, 608, 606 or 248?

One, Two, Three...
1
11
21
1211
111221
312211
Question : What is the next sequence?

In the following puzzle you have find the number which is described by the clue below:
The first digit is twice the value of the fourth and two more than the second. The third digit is one more than the first and five more than the fourth.

Tottenham Independent: Rita and Joanna spend time with their children in Year 3.

Maths Week was also an opportunity for parents to visit the school to spend time in class with their children to play games and find out about what they are learning. Joanna and Rita who have  children in Year 3 were interview by Kerjarn, Stephanie and Venora from St Francis de Sales School Council and Journalism Club.

What do you think of Maths Week?
Joanna: I think it is great.  I really enjoyed the day I have spent time in reception with my twins and enjoyed looking at patterns with the children.

Have you enjoyed coming to St Francis de Sales School?
Joanna: I would like to come to school more often. It has been a great experience.

Would you like to be more involved in other activities at St Francis de Sales School?
Joanna: Yes I want to be able to help my children at home and learn more.

Is maths taught differently at school from when you were at school?
Joanna: There are some differences but it is basically the same as I was taught in Poland. It was a long time ago!

Which method do you prefer?
Joanna: I prefer to learn the English method.

Tottenham Independent: Parents spent time with their children playing maths games.

What do you think of Maths week?
Rita: I have really enjoyed the day. I spent this morning in the infants with my other children.

Have you enjoyed coming to St Francis de Sales school?
Rita: Yes, I want to know what my children are doing so I can help them.

How were you taught maths at school?
Rita: It was different because I am from the Congo and we learnt by the French system of maths. I want to be able to understand the English method so I can help my children.