Maths Engagement Case Studies by intended audience

Case studies for specific audience groups:

• Pre-school: from birth to starting school around 0-4 years old.

• Primary or Elementary: in formal education around 4-11 years old.

• Lower secondary or Middle school: in formal education around 11-14 years old.

• Upper secondary or High school: in formal education around 14-16 years old.

• Sixth Form or Junior College: in formal education around 16-19 years old.

• Families (adults and children): mixture of children and their carers.

• University students: in university education at any age.

• Young adults: late teens to early twenties and not in formal education.

• Adults: any age and not in formal education.

• Retired: not in regular employment.

Case studies for audience interest levels:

• Uninterested: sees maths as ‘not for them’.

• Receptive: potentially open to maths but makes no particular effort to engage.

• Engaged: enthusiastic about maths and actively seek out information and events.

• Expert: professionals/insiders who are actively involved with mathematics.