For the joy of maths

Our fun-filled maths incursions create memorable maths experiences that students love!

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Sponsored by the Mathematical Associations of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia

Since 1988 we have worked with over 2000 schools throughout Australia and also in Asia, America and Europe.

At Felstead Education we love maths and numbers.

We're passionate about offering something special in maths - something that will entertain, amaze, engage and inspire your students with the wonder and joy of maths - that's why we created our unique range of maths incursions that are:

Lots of fun
Highly engaging & enjoyable
Boost problem-solving & reasoning skills
Aligned to the curriculum
Perfect for a Maths Week or Day activity
Easy to organise - we come to you

Browse our maths incursions

If you're looking for something a bit different in maths, then why not try one of our fun-filled incursions. Our programs are suitable for primary and secondary students

The Maths Show: Volume I

Looking for something different in maths? The Maths Show is a unique way to bring maths to life. The performance will astound students with the hidden power of numbers, fill them with laughter and wonder, while engaging them with exciting maths puzzles and challenges.

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Structure:

Live performance - seated audience.

Duration:

50 minutes.

Suited for:

Tailored versions for Years 3 - 8.

Number of students:

Ideal audience is 80 - 120 students, but also available for smaller or larger groups.

Locations:

Available year round in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and tours to other regions.

Note:

AV facilities required. Teacher resource kit available.

If you're looking for something different that will bring maths alive in a unique and entertaining way…

Something that will not only engage students with maths, but leave them astounded by the hidden power and wonder of numbers…

Something that will have students (and teachers) roaring with laughter, wondering 'wow' how did that happen, then trying to solve amazing mathematical puzzles…

Then why not try The Maths Show?

The Maths Show is a live stage performance like no other.

The Maths Show is full of mathematical history, puzzles, magic and fun - designed to entertain and engage students while substantially increasing their interest in mathematics.

During the show, students will be astounded at the amazing power of numbers to control the mind, predict the future, reveal secrets and much, much more.

As part of the performance, students will meet famous and (not so famous) mathematicians from ancient Babylon and Greece, Pioneers of Algebra, Famous Women of Maths, Champions of Chance and Data, as well as Experts in Shape and Space.

The Maths Show is highly interactive, with substantial audience involvement, and will leave students wanting to know more about the mathematical principles that underly the onstage antics.

The Maths Show is a wonderfully fun maths activity that is perfect for a Maths Day activity, a Maths Week activity or as a unique maths incursion at any time of the year.

The Maths Show Volume 2: The Book For Secrets

If you loved our first Maths Show… now we have a second show full of all new maths magic, history, puzzles and more!

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Structure:

Live performance - seated audience.

Duration:

50 minutes.

Suited for:

Tailored versions for Years 3 - 8.

Number of students:

Ideal audience is 80 - 120 students, but also available for smaller or larger groups.

Locations:

Available from Term 2, 2025 in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and tours to other regions.

Note:

AV facilities required.

Following on from the success of The Maths Show, our all new Maths Show Volume 2: The Book of Secrets will fill your students with even more excitement and amazement at the wonder of maths and numbers.

Your students will go on a fun filled journey through the world of maths as they search for Hypatia's 'Hidden Book of Maths Secrets'.

On the way they'll travel through Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, India, France, China and other places of historical importance to maths as they meet famous mathematicians such as Pythagoras, Archimedes, Hypatia, Da Vinci, Newton, Sophie Germain, Ada Lovelace and more.

Their journey will include amazing maths mind reading and magic, astounding puzzles, aha moments and plenty of audience interaction.

The Maths Show Volume 2 is a wonderfully fun maths activity that is perfect for a Maths Day activity, a Maths Week activity or as a unique maths incursion at any time of the year.

The Junior Maths Show

We've brought together some of best elements of our other shows, added some extra interactivity and games, and specially adapted the Junior Maths Show to suit students Prep - Year 2

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Structure:

Live performance - seated audience.

Duration:

40 minutes.

Suited for:

Years Prep - 2.

Number of students:

Ideal audience is 80 - 120 students, but also available for smaller or larger groups.

Locations:

Available year round (from Term 2, 2025 onwards) in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and tours to other regions.

Note:

AV facilities required.

If you're looking for something different that will bring maths alive in a unique and entertaining way for Junior Students… Something that will not only engage students with maths, but will help them to build a more positive relationship with maths and numbers. Something that has plenty of interaction and activity to keep students engaged and involved…

Then why not try The Maths Junior Show? The Junior Maths Show is a live stage performance like no other.

Join our Maths Pirate Crew on a journey full of mathematical magic, puzzles, history and fun - designed to entertain and engage students while substantially increasing their interest in mathematics.

During the show, students will be astounded at the amazing power of numbers to control the mind, predict the future, reveal secrets and much, much more.

We've also built in plenty of movement, fun, maths games and great puzzles to help students see maths in a different light..

The Junior Maths Show is a wonderfully fun maths activity that is perfect for a Maths Day activity, a Maths Week activity or as a unique maths incursion at any time of the year.

The Amazing Maths Race

Create a fun and memorable highlight for your Maths Week or Maths Day, or at any time of the year. Combines team building with maths reasoning skills.

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Structure:

Interactive experience as students move around the school.

Duration:

50 minutes (Duration may vary due to the size of the course).

Suited for:

Years 3 - 10.

Banded questions for Years 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10

Number of students:

50 - 80 is ideal, but can work with smaller or larger groups.

Locations:

Available year round in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and tours to other regions.

Note:

We provide a race host but additional supervision by school staff is required.

Your students will have a maths event they will long remember as they run around the school solving great maths challenges!

During the event students will work in teams of four to solve a series of maths challenges as they race around the world (all within your school).

Students will start at a central location and be given a maths based challenge. The successful completion of the challenge will reveal to students the next location at the school. At each new location students will complete a new maths challenge.

Each maths challenge is set in a different exotic location, e.g. The Taj Mahal in India, The Deserts of Arabia, Rio de Janeiro, New York, Paris, The Great Wall of China, The Pyramids and more.

The maths challenges cover key areas of mathematics including number, fractions, algebra, shape and space, measurement, probability, data and more.

First team to reach the finish line having solved all eight challenges is the winner.If students get stuck along the way, they can play their 'hint' cards so they can keep moving along the course.

The Maths Mindset Show

The Maths Mindset Show helps students build a more positive attitude towards mathematics and adopt a growth mindset towards the subject.

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Structure:

Live performance - seated audience.

Duration:

50 minutes.

Suited for:

Tailored versions for Years 3 - 7.

Number of students:

Ideal audience is 80 - 120 students, but also available for smaller or larger groups.

Locations:

Available year round in Melbourne and Brisbane / South East QLD and tours to other regions.

Note:

AV facilities required. Student resource kit available.

This unique live theatrical performance follows the adventures of Sam, an energetic and bubbly young student who has been selected at random to represent her school in a prestigious national mathematics competition. Sam unfortunately struggles with a lack of self confidence in maths and general apathy towards STEM subjects. She is worried about how she will perform in the competition and what her friends will say if she fails. Everything changes when Sam meets the amazing Hypatia - a time travelling, maths tutoring, super hero and her crew of maths mindset mentors - who have been helping students through the millennia deal with similar problems. Hypatia takes Sam on an amazing journey through the world of maths, teaching her that with the right mindset and good study skills everyone can be good at maths.

During her fun filled adventure with Hypatia Sam learns:
  • How to build a positive attitude and growth mindset in maths
  • How to combat maths anxiety and overcome her fears about maths
  • That making mistakes helps to build a better brain
  • You don't need to be fast with numbers to do well in maths
  • Persistence is a key to maths success
  • Powerful ways to boost self confidence in maths

The show combines humour, live performance, storytelling and audience interaction into a unique maths experience for students. The show utilises the latest research into how students learn maths and is inspired by the work of academic luminaries such as Jo Boaler and Carol Dweck to make a positive difference in the way students engage with maths.

The Maths Escape Room

Bring the fun and excitement of a maths escape room to your school while promoting team building and maths reasoning skills.

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Structure:

Interactive experience as students move around the venue.

Duration:

50 minutes.

Suited for:

Years 3 - 10.

Banded questions for Years 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10

Number of students:

50 - 80 is ideal, but can work with smaller or larger groups.

Locations:

Available year round in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane / South East QLD. Tours to Adelaide.

Note:

A basketball court-sized area works well for a venue, but can also work in other school facilities.

We combine the excitement and mystery of an escape room with the power and wonder of mathematics.

Our Maths Escape Rooms will challenge your students to use their maths reasoning and problem solving skills in a fun filled maths adventure!

We come to you and set up your school hall, library, multipurpose room or other suitable location.

Each Maths Escape Room event has its own unique scenario designed to engage students with the wonder of maths and numbers.

During the event students work in teams of four to solve a series of maths challenges as they try to escape from the room. The challenges involve solving puzzles, finding hidden clues, breaking codes, opening locked boxes, reading maps and more.

The event covers key areas of mathematics including number, fractions, algebra, shape and space, measurement, probability, data and more.

Successfully solving all the maths challenges and finding all the clues will open the final door, and allow the students to escape - or will it???

If students get stuck along the way, they can ask for hints to help them keep moving along the course.

The Maths and Sport Show

Bring extra life, fun and entertainment into your maths curriculum using the power of sport.

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Structure:

Live performance - seated audience.

Duration:

50 minutes.

Suited for:

Tailored versions for Years 3 - 8.

Number of students:

Ideal audience is 80 - 120 students, but also available for smaller or larger groups.

Locations:

Available year round in Melbourne and Brisbane / South East QLD and tours to other regions.

Note:

AV facilities required.

The Maths and Sport show highlights the vital role played by maths and numbers in the sports that students love to watch and play.

Our entertaining and engaging presenters will take your students on a fun filled mathematical journey through the wide world of sports including AFL, Rugby, Soccer, Cricket, Athletics, Swimming, Basketball, Netball and more.

The show consists of short sketches, video clips, maths games and more.

The Maths and Sport Show is highly interactive with plenty of student participation, and is a wonderful addition to any STEM curriculum.

Little or no previous sporting knowledge is required and the show is highly suitable for a wide range of maths abilities and interests.

Maths Puzzle Crew - Coming Soon

A video based program full of amazing, intriguing, challenging and engaging maths puzzles.

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Structure:

Video based with teacher instructions, student work sheets and full lesson plans.

Duration:

TBA

Suited for:

Tailored versions for Years 3 - 10.

Number of students:

TBA

Locations:

TBA

Note:

TBA

Maths Puzzle Crew is currently in development and will be available in mid 2025. Come back soon to find out more!
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What our clients say

That was the best maths lesson ever!

Year 7 student

Presentation College Windsor

It was awesome! The performer was engaging and hilarious. The kids loved the show!

Libby Foley

Chevallum State School

From the squeals of delight echoing around the yard by our Year 6 girls, to the excitement of our Year 7s solving puzzles and running around, to the adrenaline rush of our Year 8s, even our Year 9s: they all loved the Amazing Maths Race!

Pili Varsovs

Teacher, Oakleigh Grammar

The shows were excellent and the presenter was fantastic. Our boys were really engaged throughout with an excellent mix of history and puzzles.

James Palethorpe, Mathematics Coordinator

Sydney Grammar School, St Ives

The Maths Race was absolutely amazing!!. The presenter was brilliant and the students had the best time.

Katrina Barnes

Head of the Maths and Science Academy, Rowville Secondary College

The presenter was fantastic. All students were engaged and excited. Thank you for such an awesome show.

Eva Alderini

Dullum College

Thank you again for a brilliant week of incursions, the students had the best time and we only have amazing things to say about the whole thing!

Nick Magry

Primary Curriculum Coordinator, St John Bosco College

What a fantastic show and response we had from students and teachers. Thanks to Mel for her enthusiasm, and preparation for the day. Feedback from students have reflected that they loved the presentation with many requests for more shows of a similar nature.

Serena McLean

Assistant Principal, Aurora College

The performer was great yesterday, he had the kids in stitches of laughter for the whole hour!

Head of Maths

Merri Creek Primary School

Really awesome! Our students loved the Amazing Maths Race.

Fatmeh Achouh

Head of Mathematics, Australian International Academy of Education.

Everything they taught me made my jaw drop.

Student

Dandenong Primary School

The presenter on the day was fantastic. Staff feedback was that she was so engaging and enthusiastic which certainly helped the children to be the same.

Jodie Cartwright

Numeracy Learning Specialist, Iramoo PS

I just wanted to express my gratitude for a great incursion. The presenter was professional and engaged the students......and the teachers too! The incursion was a great addition to our school Maths Day.

Karen Shillito

Instructional Leader, St Aidan's Rooty Hill

We had a great time yesterday and the performer was brilliant. We had very positive comments from the schools.

Melissa Fanshawe

Lecturer (Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy), University of Southern Queensland

Our students really enjoyed the Maths Show. The presentation was absolutely what we were looking for to engage and educate our Year 7s and 8s. 45 minutes was a perfect amount of time. The performer (Patrick) was funny and thoroughly entertaining. The “follow-up” material helped to make the event more relevant. We plan to book the Maths Show again.

Vanessa Rich

Tintern Grammar

The performer was fabulous. I've received such positive feedback from all staff in attendance as well as from the girls:

Cristi Wislmore

SCEGGS

We loved The Maths Show on Friday and thought that Patrick was a wonderful entertainer. What a great way to finish on a Friday afternoon.

Kate Hehir

Director of Curriculum (Junior School) Lauriston Girls' School

A wonderful presentation and the children were very engaged.

Ianthe Anthony

Haraway Hills College

We absolutely loved the Maths Show. The presenter was exciting, engaging and full of energy and the students had such great feedback. Such a wonderful addition to our whole school Maths Games Day!

Alexis Seddon

Junior School Maths Leader, St Anne's PS

Our kids loved it (and so did the teachers!)

Carlie Angus

Tatura PS

The presenter was fantastic!

Jodie Cartwright

Numeracy Learning Specialist, Iramoo PS

Thankyou for an awesome show that made students think and enjoy maths. I look forward to more shows here in the future.

Rhonda Zeiler

Enrichment Coordinator, Casino Christian School

We had a wonderful Escape Room session. The kids were amazing, they worked really well and absolutely loved it. The presenter was wonderful and had the right mix of authority and encouragement. The kids loved the Escape Room decorations - made it all seem very special.

Emma Tompkinson

The Amazing Maths Race was fantastic, thank you so much for bringing it to our school.

Karen Harradence

Deputy Principal, Jerrabomberra PS

Engaging and interesting, the performer had a wonderful rapport with the students, and the maths magic was great!

Jenny Merret

Head of Maths Presentation College, Windsor.

The Maths Escape Room was great!! Our girls loved it. We would be keen to have you back next year.

Kim Thomas

Maths Teacher, Kildare College

It was an excellent incursion. The activities were seamless, they provided a challenge for the students but still kept them engaged. We'll keep in touch! Thank you again.

Christine Zafran-Howson.

Year 5 Advisor, Silkwood Primary School

All our kids were super engaged by The Maths Escape Room. The presenter was great!

Evan Franco

Leader of Secondary, Heritage College

Fabulous! The students really enjoyed it, and all left very energised.

Delinda Bacon

Deputy Principal, Chapman Primary School.

My students said they loved the Escape Room and it was the best fun they have had in maths! Our teachers said it was great having the students get up and do hands on activities which made the incursion a truly fun experience.

Anna Hoang

Classroom Teacher, Mordialloc Beach PS

The Maths Escape Room was a hit with our boys and they were absolutely buzzing afterwards. I have had parents give feedback too saying their son was raving about it when they got home. Our host was fantastic. He ran the experience smoothly and professionally and was also so entertaining that he had the boys completely engaged from the moment they walked in the hall. The boys were so well behaved because they were so invested and engaged in the tasks.

Kate Stoddard

The Scots College

The Maths Race was fabulous!

Mary Galligan

Maths Leader, St Anthony's PS

The Maths Race was perfect - challenging and exciting, and very well organised.

Jo Fraser

St Finbar's.

There was a lot of running and laughing and then quite a lot of group thinking and processing in The Amazing Maths Race! That's what we wanted to see!

Denise Corrigan

Head of Curriculum, Cannonvale State School.

Really awesome, the students absolutely loved it!

Fatmeh Achouch

Head of Mathematics, Australian International Academy of Education.

The students had a lot of fun in The Maths Escape Room, the girls were really persistent in the problem solving, and very engaged and entertained.

Belinda Baker

Curriculum Co-ordinator St Dominic's College

The Year 8s had an excellent time and enjoyed the challenge of The Maths Race. They loved the problem-solving aspect, even students who stated they don't normally enjoy maths felt they had a great experience.

Stacey Matthews

St Dominic's College

Thank you for presenting the Maths & Sports Show at Mary MacKillop College last week. The girls & staff thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and the interactive activities were a hit! Being an all-girls school, Melanie was able to adapt easily and had a focus on women in sport that the students could really relate to. The presentation was a much needed relief in a challenging year… So thank you!

Kay Christopher

Maths Leader, Mary MacKillop College.

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